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When you are dividing two fractions how come your answer is bigger than 1?
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∙ 12y ago
The answer is always bigger than one only if the fraction you are dividing by is smaller than the fraction you are dividing into. Any number divided by a smaller number is bigger than 1.
To divide fractions you invert he demominator and multiply:
1/2 divided by 1/4 = 1/2 times 4 = 2
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How do you do fractions with the numerator bigger than the denominator?
You do them the same way as you "do" other fractions.
What two fractions are bigger than 1?
Actually there's a lot.It could be 1 and a halve but if you are talking about improper fractions then the numerator has to be bigger than the denominator.
Why When dividing a number less than 1 the answer is bigger than the original?
Because you are multiplying by the inverse, which is bigger than the original fraction.
Is 4 8 12 bigger than 4 6 9?
You can compare two fractions by dividing numerator / denominator on your calculator. In this case, since the integer part is the same, you only have to divide 8/12, and 6/9.
Which one is bigger 5 24 or 3 16?
If you mean as fractions then 5/24 is bigger than 3/16
How do you do fractions with the numerator bigger than the denominator?
You do them the same way as you "do" other fractions.
What fractions are bigger than 3 quarters?
1 whole is bigger than 3 quarters
What fractions are bigger than one half?
Three fourths is bigger than one half.
What two fractions are bigger than 1?
Actually there's a lot.It could be 1 and a halve but if you are talking about improper fractions then the numerator has to be bigger than the denominator.
Is 34 bigger than 13?
Yes, 34 is a bigger number than 13. It represents more than 13, but in fractions, 13 is a bigger number. 1/13 is bigger than 1/34. So here is the answer: In positive numbers, yes. In fractions, no. In negative numbers, no.
How do you simplify a number that is bigger than the denominator?
simplify by dividing
Why When dividing a number less than 1 the answer is bigger than the original?
Because you are multiplying by the inverse, which is bigger than the original fraction.
Which is larger fractions or percentage?
Neither. Some fractions are bigger than some percentages and some are smaller.
What are three rules you can use to compare fractions?
Rule #1 When two fractions have the same denominator, the bigger fraction is the one with the bigger numerator. Rule # 2 When comparing fractions that have the same numerator, the bigger fraction is the one with the smaller denominator. Rule # 3 You can convert the fractions and then just put the greater than, less than or equal to sign to see what the comparison is between the fractions.
Is 4 8 12 bigger than 4 6 9?
You can compare two fractions by dividing numerator / denominator on your calculator. In this case, since the integer part is the same, you only have to divide 8/12, and 6/9.
Are fractions bigger than whle numbers?
No sweety, they are only a part of a number
Are fractions bigger than negative numbers?
You can have negative fractions so it depends. it depends if you have a negative fraction you could have -1/2 but 1/2 is bigger than -1/2. negative numbers will always be smaller than positive numbers.
