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Multiply the numerators and denominators. Simplify if needed.
Ex. 4/5 x 5/10 = 20/50 or 2/5
Cross Cancellation:
If there's a number in the numerator and denominator that are both divisible by a number, divide it with that number and multiply
Ex.
4 10
-- x -- = N
5 16
*Change 4 to 1 and change 16 to 4.
*Change 10 to 2 and change 5 to 1.
Turns out like this:
1 2 2 1
-- x -- = -- or --
1 4 4 2
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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.
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.
How do you add or subtract dissimilar fractions?
You first convert them to similar fractions, i.e., to fractions that have the same denominator.* Step one: find a common denominator.* Step two: convert both fractions to equivalent fractions that have that denominator.
Solving equations with fractions 2-6?
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What is a dissimilar fractions?
Dissimilar fractions are fractions that have different denominators.
Is dissimilar fractions can be discovered as proper fraction?
Dissimilar fractions may or may not be proper fractions.
What is disimiliar fraction?
Dissimilar fractions have different denominators.
Butterfly Method?
Used for adding dissimilar fractions
What is the meaning of dissimilar fraction?
The meaning of dissimilar fractions is when there is a pair or more of fractions that don't have the same denominator.
How do you compare fractions in terms of similar and dissimilar fractions?
You can compare similar fractions by looking at their numerators. You can compare dissimilar fractions by converting them to similar fractions and looking at their numerators. You can convert a dissimilar fraction to a similar fraction by finding the least common denominator.
What are Dissimilar Fractions?
Dissimilar fractions are fractions whose denominators are not the same. for example 3/8 and 1/2, their denominators are 8 and 2.
What is the meaning dissimilar fraction?
They are fractions that have different denominators as for instance 3/4 and 5/8 are dissimilar fractions.
What is the definition of multiplying fractions?
definition of multiplying fractions?
What is a name for fractions with different common denominators?
Dissimilar fractions.
What is the definition of similar and dissimilar fractions?
similar fraction is the same denominator and dissimilar fraction is cannot the same denominators
Definition of dissimilar fractions?
A dissimilar fraction is a fraction where the denominator is not the same as the others .
