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Let's say that you were multiplying 10 by 2/5 ,
you would turn the 10 into 10/1 which is still equal to 10
then you multiply 10/1 and 2/5 by multiplying the numerators (the top numbers) and the denominators (the bottom numbers)
10*2/1*5 = 20/5 = 4
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When you multiply fractions why do you multiply the fractions strait across?
This has the effect of producing a denominator in the answer that has each of the original denominators as factors. You don't have to worry about simplifying the fractions before multiplying. Of course, you may have to simplify after multiplying. There's no way out.
Can fractions be integers?
Fractions and integers can be equivalent, but they are different things. An integer can be written as a fraction (7 = 7/1 or 21/3) but in its simplified form it is not a fraction.
Why does the butterfly method work when comparing fractions?
it works when comparing fractions by multiplying the fractions to see whitch one is greater not greater and equal
How do you solve all fractions problems?
You basically have to learn separately how to do different things with fractions, including finding a common denominator; converting fractions to a different denominator; simplifying fractions; adding and subtracting fractions; multiplying fractions; dividing fractions.
Is a 2.2020020002 whole number?
No because whole numbers are integers that do not have decimals or fractions with them.
How do you sum two fractions?
Make the demoninators (bottom numbers) the same by multiplying the top and bottom of one (or both) fractions, then add them as you would with integers.
Are the fractions 2436 and 1624 equivalent or not?
2436 and 1624 are integers, not fractions. And, as integers, they are unequal.2436 and 1624 are integers, not fractions. And, as integers, they are unequal.2436 and 1624 are integers, not fractions. And, as integers, they are unequal.2436 and 1624 are integers, not fractions. And, as integers, they are unequal.
What is the definition of multiplying fractions?
definition of multiplying fractions?
Is fractions a positive or negative integers?
Fractions are not integers.
Are all fractions are integers?
are all fractions are integers
Are fractions integers or rational numbers?
Fractions are not integers. They may or may not be rational numbers.
what is the meaning of multiplying fractions and where the rules comes from?
Multiplying fractions is all about division
Which fraction is larger 5 16 or 35?
None of them, because none are fractions: they are all integers. None of them, because none are fractions: they are all integers. None of them, because none are fractions: they are all integers. None of them, because none are fractions: they are all integers.
Are improper fractions integers?
No, they are improper fractions. They can be equivalent to integers if the numerator is a multiple of the denominator.
How is multiplying rational numbers like multiplying fractions and multiplying decimals?
Fractions and decimals are usually rational numbers. Besides, multiplying rational and irrational numbers is also similar.
Are all integers negative numbers?
No, they are not because fractions can be negative also. fractions aren't integers
What is the difference between fractions and percentages?
Fractions are integers divided by integers. Percentages are the number of hundredths.
