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In a practical sense, sometimes it is better to have whole units rather than just pure fractions. it gives a better idea of "how big" is the thing. Having only fractions could be hard to compare (and thus make decisions based on those measurements)
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How do you convert mixed fractions into whole numbers?
Mixed fractions can't become whole numbers.
When dividing fractions or mixed numbers?
what is dividing fractions and mixed numebers
How is multiplying mixed numbers different than multiplying fractions?
if you have mixed numbers you make them into improper fractions before you multiply
How do you subtract fractions with mixed numbers?
change the mixed # into a fraction
How is adding mixed numbers the same as adding fractions?
Mixed numbers can be converted to improper fractions. Then, it is exactly the same as adding proper ones.
Do architects use mixed numbers and improper fractions?
no.
How do you convert mixed fractions into whole numbers?
Mixed fractions can't become whole numbers.
When dividing fractions or mixed numbers?
what is dividing fractions and mixed numebers
What do adding and subtracting mixed numbers means?
To combine the fractions or subtract the fractions. Same method with mixed numbers.
How is multiplying mixed numbers different than multiplying fractions?
if you have mixed numbers you make them into improper fractions before you multiply
Is it true that some fractions and ratios can be written in mixed numbers?
You can write any fraction greater than 1 as a mixed fraction. It is not customary to use mixed fractions for ratios.
How do you subtract fractions with mixed numbers?
change the mixed # into a fraction
How is dividing mixed numbers like dividing fractions?
you cant divide mixed numbers
How is adding mixed numbers the same as adding fractions?
Mixed numbers can be converted to improper fractions. Then, it is exactly the same as adding proper ones.
What fractions are equivalent to?
Fractions can be converted to decimals, percentages or mixed numbers.
Do mixed numbers combine fractions and whole numbers?
Yes
What are the parts of fractions?
There are 3 Parts of fractions: 1:Improper Fractions Improper fractions are those fractions which numerator is greater than the denominator. 2:Proper Fractions Proper Fractions are those fractions which numerator is smaller than the denominator. 3:Mixed Numbers Mixed Numbers are those numbers which have a whole number and a part of fraction.
