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When given a problem with decimals and fractions should you convert them to all decimals or all fractions?
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∙ 13y ago
It really doesn't matter whichever one you are more comfortable with.
fractions are a bit more challenging to convert.
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What are the steps and answer to the problem 0.000027 divided by 0.000009?
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Why should there be percentages when a number can be expressed as a fraction or a decimal?
Decimals and percentages are easier to compare than fractions - particularly if they are unlike fractions. That does not explain why percentages are required when we have decimal number and there is no good answer to that!
How do you convert fractions to decimals on a calculator?
If the calculator has special keys for calculations with fractions, entering a fraction and pressing the fraction key again normally works - but in any case, you can check the manual for your specific calculator. Something that should work in any calculator is to simply divide the numerator by the denominator. Example: What is the decimal equivalent of 2/3? Just divide 2 by 3, and you should get an answer similar to 0.6666666667.
Why should you clear fractions and decimals when soloving linear equations?
There is absolutely no REQUIREMENT to do so. It is simply that many people prefer to work with whole numbers.
What is the difference between fractions and decimals on a venn diagram?
well this is a great topic but i also need help but what u should do is look it up online ill re-post if i find a good answer
What are the steps and answer to the problem 0.000027 divided by 0.000009?
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What should you do to your answer after solving a problem with fractions?
Reduce it, if possible.
What is one skill students should practice to prepare for the arithmetic section of ACCUPLACER?
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Why should there be percentages when a number can be expressed as a fraction or a decimal?
Decimals and percentages are easier to compare than fractions - particularly if they are unlike fractions. That does not explain why percentages are required when we have decimal number and there is no good answer to that!
How do you convert fractions to decimals on a calculator?
If the calculator has special keys for calculations with fractions, entering a fraction and pressing the fraction key again normally works - but in any case, you can check the manual for your specific calculator. Something that should work in any calculator is to simply divide the numerator by the denominator. Example: What is the decimal equivalent of 2/3? Just divide 2 by 3, and you should get an answer similar to 0.6666666667.
Why should you clear fractions and decimals when soloving linear equations?
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When asked to find the sum of two mixed numbers with different denominators you should before you add?
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When should you use addition to solve a problem involving fraction?
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What is the difference between fractions and decimals on a venn diagram?
well this is a great topic but i also need help but what u should do is look it up online ill re-post if i find a good answer
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How do you convert fractions and whole numbers to proportions?
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