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Which of these words describes the relationship between the fractions 2 3rds and 3 halves?
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What is a hard question to do with fractions?
seven halves
Why is it necessary to convert two fractions into like fractions before adding and subtracting them?
Because think of like fractions as the same things.. you can subtract halves from halves for example, but what does it mean to take away a half from a third?By converting them into like fractions, we can add or subtract them easily.
How can you find out halves of fractions?
Multiply them by 1/2 and you have half of the original fraction.
Why are halves a good choice for benchmark fractions for one and one third?
Because it rounds it
What do people use more fractions or decimals or percents?
No records worldwide, but fractions are mostly used for thirds, halves and quarters and "one in a million", whereas percents are used for most other numbers where percentage is between 1 and 99 (Note football demands 110% from its players!)
How do you do clock fractions?
a clock is divided into 12 parts, so you can shade in various fractions on the clock. Using the clock, you can display 12ths, 6ths, 4ths, 3rds, halves, and wholes.
How much is 4.5 in fractions?
4 and a half = 4 1/2 Or 9 halves = 9/2 / is fraction sign
When subtracting fractions does the bottom have to be the same?
Yes the bottom has to be the same when subtracting fractions. The bottom (or denominator) tells you what you're working with. You cannot subtract thirds from halves just as you cannot subtract oranges from tissues.
How do you convert fractions into mixed numbers?
Example: 3/2= 1 and 1/2 There are three halves in 3/2. You add two halves and get 1. You take the remaining half and put it on the end which make 1 and 1/2.
How do you convert improper fractions into mixed numbers?
Example: 3/2= 1 and 1/2 There are three halves in 3/2. You add two halves and get 1. You take the remaining half and put it on the end which make 1 and 1/2.
How do you multiply like denominators fractions?
You multiply straight across. Let's take one half and two halves for example. Multiply across, and you get three quarters.
What is an asymmetric relationship?
ANSWER Asymmetrical means when the two halves are not basically the same. So, it could be someone knows you better than you know them or it could be a relationship where one has much more power than the other. Consider the relationship between China and Vietnam. China is much more powerful than Vietnam. Therefore, they have an asymmetrical relationship. The same could be said of a master and a slave.
