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What happens when you multiply a positive whole number by a fraction smaller than 1?
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In that case, the result will be smaller than your positive whole number.
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Why is the square root of a fraction greater than the given fraction?
You mean a proper fraction (less than 1). Multiply anything by less than 1 and you will make it smaller. Therefore the square root of your result is bigger than the start value. For numbers bigger than one it's the other way round.
How do you draw a picture to show an improper fraction?
how do you draw an picture for an improper fraction
Is a positive number bigger or smaller than a negative number?
It is bigger
How do you make denominators the same when adding fractions?
Think of it this way. In order NOT to change the values of the fractions, you have to be careful to multiply any fractions you are working with by 1. The value 1 can look very different from one; it can be 2/2, 3/3, 4/4, etc. I want to add 1/2 and 2/3. First, I wonder if the smaller denominator 2 is a factor of the larger denominator, 3. It isn't. So, I can multiply the first fraction by 3/3 (which equals 1), and multiply the second fraction by 2/2 (which also equals 1). This will give me the fractions 3/6 and 4/6, which are easy enough to add. If I want to add 1/2 and 3/8, I wonder if the smaller denominator 2 is a factor of the larger denominator, 8. It is. So if I multiply the first fraction by 4/4 (which equals 1) I end up with 4/8 and 3/8, and these are easy enough to add. It might also be possibe to bring the denominators down to the value of smaller factor that is common to each fraction, but values of the numerators may get messy. for example, 3/4 + 8/16 could become 3/4 + 2/4. But if your fractions are 3/4 + 11/16, this will be a little harder to do. I would do 12/16 + 11/16.
How do you find what percent one number is of another?
divide the smaller number by the larger number, and multiply by 100. 60 is 75% of 80.
When you multiply any number by a fraction smaller than one what happens to the original number?
The absolute value of the number will be smaller
What happens when you multiply a positive number by a positive number less than one?
It makes the number smaller. For Example: 20 x .5 = 10
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.
Why do you end up with a smaller fraction when you multiply a whole number by a fraction?
You do not!3 is a whole number, 7/3 is a fraction.If you multiply the whole number by the fraction you get 3*(7/3) = 7, which is larger not smaller.
What happens when the denominator of a fraction increases?
The fraction gets smaller.
What does the fraction become if the numerator and denominator of a fraction are both decreased by three?
The fraction becomes smaller: provided the denominator was positive.
Why is the answer larger when you multiply a whole number by a whole number and smaller when you multiply a whole number by a proper fraction?
It is larger because the two whole numbers form a greater, larger number when multiplpied together. It is smaller when u multiply a whole number by a fraction because a fraction is a decimal and u get a smaller number when multiplying a number like 1/7 of 5
Why does a number get smaller when you multiply by a proper fraction?
When you multiply a number by 1, it stays the same. When you multiply a number by a number greater than 1, it increases. When you multiply a number by a number that is less than 1 (a proper fraction), it decreases.
What do you call it when the numerators are the with smaller denominator?
There is no specific name.-4 is smaller than -3 and (-4)/(-3) = 4/3 is a positive improper fraction.-4 is smaller than 3 and (-4)/3 = -4/3 is a negative improper fraction.-2 is smaller than 3 and (-2)/3 = -2/3 is a negative proper fraction.3 is smaller than 4 and 3/4 is a positive proper fraction.Thus, the fraction can be negative or positive, proper or improper.
How do you find the least fraction?
You cannot because it does not exist. Given any positive fraction, half that number will be a smaller, positive fraction. You can keep going forever without reaching a least.
How do you make a fraction smaller?
Multiply them by a number less than 1. Divide them by a number greater than 1. Add a negative number. Subtract a positive number. Any of the above will do. One could also reduce the font when printing the fraction.
What is the meaning of proper fraction?
A proper fraction is a ratio of two positive integers in which the numerator is smaller than the denominator.
