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What happens to the value of a fraction when you double its denominator?
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∙ 13y ago
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
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What is vulgar fraction?
A vulgar fraction is one in which the absolute value of the numerator is greater than the absolute value of the denominator.
If a fraction has zero in the numerator and 5 in the denominator what is the value of the fraction?
Any fraction that has a zero in the numerator has a value of zero. It does not matter what the denominator is. Think of it this way, if I say I ate zero slices of pizza it does not matter what the size of the slices are, I still did not eat any pizza.
Which fraction has the largest value?
Well, any fraction with a zero in the denominator is undefined, and that's sometimes considered infinity.
How do you change 2 13 into an improper fraction?
2/13 cannot be written as an improper fraction since [the absolute value of] its numerator is less than [the absolute value of] its denominator. It will remain a proper fraction.
What is the difference between an improper fraction and a proper fraction?
A proper fraction has a numerator that is smaller in magnitude (absolute value) than its denominator. A fraction that does not meet this criterion is called improper.
What happens to the fraction as the denominator decreases?
The value of the fraction increases.
What happens to the fraction as the denominator increases?
the entire fraction decreases
How does the value of a fraction change if you double the denominator?
If you double the denominator of any fraction, the number of unit fractions stays the same but each unit fraction is half as big. So the value of the fraction is half what it was when you double the denominator. 2×(5/8)=(2×5)/8=10/8
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 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.
If a fraction in the denominator it is undefined IT HAS WHAT?
If the denominator has a zero value.
What happens to a unit fraction when it is divided by a whole number?
As long as the whole number is not zero, it becomes a unit fraction with a larger denominator, ie one with a smaller value.
How do you find the denominator of a fraction if you know the numerator and the value?
Denominator = Numerator/Value
What is a fraction with a denominator that has a different value?
It is a different fraction!
What is the relationship to the number 1 if the numerator and the denominator of the fraction have the same value?
If the numerator and denominator are equal, then the value of the fraction is ' 1 '.
If a fraction in the denominator it is undefined IT HAS WHAT its denominate?
a value of zero in the denominator makes the fraction undefined
When the numerator of a fraction is smaller than the denominator it is?
The absolute value of the numerator of a fraction is less than the absolute value of the denominator if and only if the fraction is between -1 and 1.
