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The absolute value of the fraction decreases.

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Q: What happens to a fraction when the numerator stays the same but the denomintor increases?
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What happens to the fraction if the numerator is increased?

If the numerator of the fraction is increased and the denominator doesn't change, then the value of the fraction increases.


What happens when decrease in numerator and increase in denominator?

The fraction gets smaller or increases, depending on whether the numerator and denominator are positive or negative.


What happens to the size of the fraction when the numerator stays the same but the denominator increases?

The fraction decreases. 1/3 is smaller than 1/2.


What happens to the value of a fraction when you double its denominator?

You have to double the numerator, but the value of the fraction remians the same but if you dont double the numerator then you dont have the same fraction


What happens when you multiply both a numerator and a denominator of a fraction by 4?

You will get an equivalent fraction.


What happens when the denominator of a fraction increases?

The fraction gets smaller.


What happens to the fraction as the denominator decreases?

The value of the fraction increases.


What happens when you multiply the numerator and denominator in a fraction by nine?

You get an equivalent fraction which is not in its reduced (or simplest) form.


What happens when you multiply both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by 4?

The value of the fraction remains unchanged


What happens to a fraction that has the denomenator of 0 and numerator of 4?

The answer is "not a real number"


What happens if your numerator is bigger then your denominator?

It is then an improper or 'top heavy' fraction


What happens when you multiply a fraction by minus one?

The numerator changes sign.