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∙ 11y agoIt helps with adding and multiplying fractions sometimes. Its simpler to multiply 3/7 x 9/7 than 1 2/7 x 3/7.
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∙ 11y agoMixed numbers can be converted to improper fractions. Improper fractions can be added the same way proper fractions are.
if you have mixed numbers you make them into improper fractions before you multiply
Change the mixed numbers into improper fractions and carry out the calculations accordingly
Mixed numbers cannot be turned into proper fractions, but they can be made into improper fractions by multiplying the integer (# on the side) by the denominator (bottom), and then adding that number to the numerator (top).
In case of Proper fractions the numerator is lesser than the denominator. Whereas in case of improper fractions and mixed fractions the numerator is greater than denominator.
Mixed numbers can be converted to improper fractions. Improper fractions can be added the same way proper fractions are.
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turn them into improper fractions
if you have mixed numbers you make them into improper fractions before you multiply
Change the mixed numbers into improper fractions and carry out the calculations accordingly
Mixed numbers cannot be turned into proper fractions, but they can be made into improper fractions by multiplying the integer (# on the side) by the denominator (bottom), and then adding that number to the numerator (top).
Convert them to improper fractions and proceed.
In case of Proper fractions the numerator is lesser than the denominator. Whereas in case of improper fractions and mixed fractions the numerator is greater than denominator.
Mixed numbers can be converted to improper fractions. Then, it is exactly the same as adding proper ones.
Convert them to improper fractions and proceed the same way you would multiply two fractions.
turn them into improper fractions
Convert any mixed numbers to improper fractions. Once you have a fraction (proper or improper) do the division. 2/4 = 2 divided by 4 = 0.5