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Are you wanting to know how to divide fractions? Here is an example from www.ehow.com: 1. Let's say we want to divide 1/5 by 3/8. Our first step is to flip the fraction we're dividing by.
In my example, we're dividing by 3/8, so this is the one we'll flip. Now by flip, I mean turn it upside-down. Right now, the 3 is on the top and the 8 is on the bottom.
Flipping it upside-down would make the 8 on top and the 3 on the bottom. So 3/8 becomes 8/3. Step2 Our second step is to change the division to multiplication. So instead of dividing 1/5 by 3/8, we turn it into 1/5 x 8/3.
TIP: It's very important that you flipped the correct fraction. Flipping the wrong one will give you a wrong answer. So always make sure you flip the fraction you're dividing by!
Step3 To multiply 1/5 x 8/3, we'd multiply the two numerators together and then multiply the two deonominators together.
Multiplying the two numerators together would give us 1x8 or 8. And multiplying the two deonominators together would give us 5x3 or 15.
So our answer would 8/15. In other words 1/5 divided by 3/8 is 8/15.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2164700_divide-fractions.html
TIP: If you need to reduce your answer to lowest terms, you can do that now. Meaning antything that can go smaller. For instance 5/10=1/2 because 5 goes into 5 and 10.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agowhen 2 fractions have the same denomenator, the one the larger numerator is greater.
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∙ 9y agoTo compare fractions is to determine which is larger. You can do this by changing both to the same denominator, or converting them to decimals.
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∙ 11y agoa number then you add
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No, but it's the surest way to avoid mistakes.
How does finding the GCF help you simplify a fraction?
When adding and subtracting unlike fractions, it is necessary to find a least common denominator. It's the same process as finding an LCM. You can simplify a fraction by finding the GCF of the numerator and denominator and dividing them both by it.
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Will the reciprocal of proper fraction be a proper fraction?
No.
What can you compare a fraction to?
Another fraction.
Can you divide a fraction to compare a fraction?
yes
Why cant you compare the denominator but you can compare the numerator?
You can compare the denominators.If the numerators are the same, the fraction with the bigger denominator has the smaller value.You can compare the denominators.If the numerators are the same, the fraction with the bigger denominator has the smaller value.You can compare the denominators.If the numerators are the same, the fraction with the bigger denominator has the smaller value.You can compare the denominators.If the numerators are the same, the fraction with the bigger denominator has the smaller value.
How to use benchmarks to estimate?
compare with random fraction to a benchmark fraction. to tell if a fraction is less or greater than another fraction.
When you divide a fraction by a whole number greater than one how does the quotient compare to the fraction?
The quotient is less than the fraction.
How would you know when a fraction is greater than another fraction?
You could convert them to like fractions with a common denominator and compare the numerators or you could convert them to decimals and compare them.
Is the fraction with the greater than or less than the fraction with the lesser denominator?
To compare two fractions, you convert them to equivalent fractions with the same denominator. Then you can compare their numerators (top parts). In that case, the fraction with the larger numerator is larger.
How do you compare similar and dissimilar fraction?
Two ways: Convert them to decimals and compare or convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator and compare the numerators.
How do you compare fraction into decimals?
divide both fraction numbers by 10 and add them :D, i think :P
How do you compare dissimilar fraction?
Find the least common denominator.
What are the meaning of mixed fraction?
A whole number along with a fraction.
How do you compare fractions in terms of similar and dissimilar fractions?
You can compare similar fractions by looking at their numerators. You can compare dissimilar fractions by converting them to similar fractions and looking at their numerators. You can convert a dissimilar fraction to a similar fraction by finding the least common denominator.
