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What is the easiest and quickest way to divide fractions and mixed numbers?
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∙ 13y ago
If fraction X = a/b, and fraction Y = c/d, you can 'flip' the one you're dividing by (take the inverse) then X/Y which is (a/b)/(c/d) = (a/b)*(d/c) =[a*d] / [b*c]
For mixed numbers, it is best to convert to an improper fraction, then do the same procedure as above, I think.
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∙ 13y ago
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How do you divide negative fractions from positive fractions?
You divide the equivalent positive numbers. Then you add a negative sign to the result.
How do you find fractions between rational numbers?
All fractions are rational numbers because irrational numbers can't be expressed as fractions
How do you divide with a negative fraction?
Divide as you would divide positive fractions. That is, convert both fractions to positive, then do the division. After that, apply the rules for dividing positive and negative numbers. For example, if one of the fractions is positive and the other negative, the answer will be negative.
How do you calculate an average with fractions?
The same way you calculate averages with whole numbers: Add up all the fractions and divide by the number of fractions there are.
How do you divide fractions with common denomonators?
switch numbers and multiply you should know that
How do you convert fractions and whole numbers into decimals in the easiest way?
The easiest way is to take a calculator, and divide the numerator by the denominator. If you are not supposed to use a calculator, divide the numerator by the denominator on paper.
How can fractions be used to divide whole numbers?
no
How do you divide negative fractions from positive fractions?
You divide the equivalent positive numbers. Then you add a negative sign to the result.
How do you divide fractions with whole numbers?
I honestly do not know.
How do you put numbers into fractions?
Divide the numerator by the denominator.
How do you get the mean ofa improper fractions?
Same as for other numbers. You sum them together and divide the result by the number of fractions.Same as for other numbers. You sum them together and divide the result by the number of fractions.Same as for other numbers. You sum them together and divide the result by the number of fractions.Same as for other numbers. You sum them together and divide the result by the number of fractions.
How do you find fractions between rational numbers?
All fractions are rational numbers because irrational numbers can't be expressed as fractions
How do you round fractions using compatible numbers?
Umm you divide...
How is dividing mixed numbers like dividing fractions?
you cant divide mixed numbers
How do you divide with a negative fraction?
Divide as you would divide positive fractions. That is, convert both fractions to positive, then do the division. After that, apply the rules for dividing positive and negative numbers. For example, if one of the fractions is positive and the other negative, the answer will be negative.
How do you find the average of fractions?
The same way that you calculate the average for any other numbers. Sum the fractions and divide the total by the number of fractions.
How do you calculate an average with fractions?
The same way you calculate averages with whole numbers: Add up all the fractions and divide by the number of fractions there are.
