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Well, isn't that a happy little question! A fraction smaller than 1/4 would be any fraction where the numerator is smaller than the denominator, like 1/5 or 2/7. Just remember, every fraction is unique and special in its own way, just like every tree in our painting.
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What is a fraction of a fraction?
A fraction of a fraction is yet another (usually smaller) fraction. For example 1/4 of 1/3 = (1x1) / (4x3) = 1/12 Only when both or one of the fractions is an "improper" fraction (larger than 1) does the multiplication give a result that is larger than the beginning fractions. For example : 7/4 x 3/5 = 21/20 = 1 1/20
When multiplying a fraction by a fraction why do you get a smaller fraction?
Fractions are just numbers. If you multiply a number by one, you get the same number. If you multiply a number by a number smaller than 1, you get a smaller number. If you multiply a number by a number bigger than one, you get a larger number. Dealing with fractions doesn't really tell you anything about the result of your operations.1 = 1/1 = 2/2 = 50/50 = etc.5 = 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6 = etc2 = 4/2 = 8/4 = 12/6Fractions are just a form of representing a number. Sometimes they are simpler to visualize than long decimals, such as .555555555. But that decimal number is the same as 5/9, a nice and simple expression in fraction form. And you can usually multiply a fraction in your head, versus a decimal. What is .1818181818 * .25? Well its the same as 2/11 * 1/4 which is 2/44 or 1/22.An example of a non-decreasing fraction multiply is:1*2 = 1/1 * 2/1 = 2/1 = 2. 2 > 1, so this is a simple (and trivial) example of not getting a smaller fraction. You only get a smaller fraction when you multiply by values smaller than one. A fraction that is smaller than one is the denominator being larger than the numerator (1/2 or 12/28828 or whatever).Hope this clears up any confusions!Additional answerIf you substitute the word 'of' for 'times' in the sentence 'what is 4 times 5?' then you get 'what is 4 of 5?' = 20. If you say 'what is half of eight' then it is obviously 4 (which is smaller), thus answering your question.
The reciprocal of a fraction less than 1 is always a fraction greater than 1. Why is this?
The above statement is not true!-3/4 is a fraction which is less than 1. Its reciprocal is -4/3 which is also less than 1, NOT greater.
What fraction is larger than one-half but smaller than four-fifths?
1/2 and 4/5 is the same as 5/10 and 8/10 and so the fraction needed is 6/10 or 7/10
What number is bigger than 4 but is smaller than 1?
the question itself is wrong.No number which is bigger than 4 is smaller than 1.Its impossible
Is the fraction 34 smaller than 45?
34 is not a fraction, neither is 45. but 3/4 is smaller than 4/5 and 1/34 is smaller than 1/45 and 0.34 is smaller than 0.45...
Is the fraction 1-4 smaller than 4-9?
Yes.
When you divide a unit fraction ( less than 1) by a whole number is the quotion larger or smaller than the fraction?
The answer will depend on the sign of the fraction.(1/4) / 2 = 1/8, which is smaller.(-1/4) / 2 = -1/8, which is greater.
What fraction is bigger than 1 5 but smaller than 1 4?
9/40
What fraction is greater than 1 4 but smaller than 1 3?
2/7
Will the product of a fraction less than one and a whole number be less than or greaterthan?
The product is less than or greater than the whole number depending on the sign of the fraction.(1/2) * 4 = 2, which is smaller than 4.(1/2) * -4 = -2, which is smaller than 4.(-1/2) * 4 = -2, which is smaller than -4.(-1/2) * -4 = 2, which is greater than -4.
Will the product of a fraction less than one and a whole number be less than or greater than the whole number explain?
The product is less than or greater than the whole number depending on the sign of the fraction.(1/2) * 4 = 2, which is smaller than 4.(1/2) * -4 = -2, which is smaller than 4.(-1/2) * 4 = -2, which is smaller than -4.(-1/2) * -4 = 2, which is greater than -4.
Why is the product of a fraction ( less than one ) and a whole number smaller than the whole?
The question cannot be answered because the assertion is false.-1/2 is a fraction which is less than 1. -4 is a whole number. Their product is (-1/2)*(-4) = 2 which is larger than the whole number, not smaller.
What do you call it when the numerators are the with smaller denominator?
There is no specific name.-4 is smaller than -3 and (-4)/(-3) = 4/3 is a positive improper fraction.-4 is smaller than 3 and (-4)/3 = -4/3 is a negative improper fraction.-2 is smaller than 3 and (-2)/3 = -2/3 is a negative proper fraction.3 is smaller than 4 and 3/4 is a positive proper fraction.Thus, the fraction can be negative or positive, proper or improper.
When a whole number greater than one is divided by a unit fraction less than one the quotientis always greater than the dividend?
No. The quotient is less than or greater than the dividend, depending on the sign of the fraction.4 / (1/2) = 8, which is greater than 4.4 / (-1/2) = -8, which is smaller than 4.-4 / (1/2) = -8, which is smaller than -4.-4 / (-1/2) = 8, which is greater than -4.
Is a fraction less than 1 have a numerator that is less than its denominator?
Yes, a fraction less than 1 will always have a numerator that is less than its denominator. This is because the value of a fraction decreases as the numerator gets smaller in relation to the denominator. For example, 1/2 is smaller than 3/2 or 4/2.
What fractions are smaller than 1 2?
Fractions smaller than 1/2 are any fractions where the numerator is less than the denominator. For example, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, and so on are all smaller than 1/2. This is because when the numerator is smaller than the denominator, the value of the fraction is less than one-half.
