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What is always true about the numerator and denominator of a fraction in simplest form?
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∙ 8y ago
Their GCF is 1.
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∙ 9y agoThe two numbers are co-prime.
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Why in improper fraction the numerator is greater than denominator?
That is why it is called an improper fraction because a proper or a common fraction always has its numerator less than its denominator.
How could you use the relationship between the numerator and denominator of fractions equivalent to one-half to determine if a fraction is less than one-half?
If a fraction is equivalent to one-half then the numerator is always half the denominator. Or, the double the numerator is the denominator. So, given any other fraction, p/q, if 2p < q then the fraction < 1/2 if 2p = q then the fraction = 1/2 if 2p > q then the fraction > 1/2
Is a mixed fraction bigger than a regular fraction?
Yes it is. A regular fraction is a fraction where the numerator is smaller than the denominator, thus the value of the fraction will always be less than one. Note that a fraction with it's numerator bigger than the denominator does not count as a regular fraction; it is called a improper fraction. Whereas a mixed fraction is a regular fraction with a whole number at the left that is at least one. Thus, the value of a mixed fraction will always be more than one.
How do you convert a mixed number into an improper fraction?
To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the integer by the denominator and add the result to the fraction's numerator to create the new numerator, and keep the same denominator. Example 2 1/3 = [(2 × 3) + 1]/3 = 7/3
What type of fraction has a fraction in the numerator denominator or both?
A complex fraction has a fraction in the numerator, denominator, or both. As with all fractions, it implies division, so apply the rules of dividing by a fraction, invert the divisor and multiply. EX: (a/b) / (c/d) means (a/b) divided by (c/d) = (a/b) x (d/c) = (ad) / (bc) and as always reduce if possible. EX: (2/3) / (3/5) = (2/3) x (5/3) = 10/9 = 1 1/9
When you write a fraction in simplest form the numerator and denominator always or never have 1 as their only common factor?
Always
What do you do when there is no GCF of a fraction?
There is always a GCF, even if it's only 1. If the GCF of the numerator and the denominator is 1, the fraction is already in its simplest form.
What is a denominator and numerator on a fraction?
On a fraction: 1 <---------numerator ------- 2 <------------denominator Remember that the "D"enominator is always "D"own on the bottom.
Why in improper fraction the numerator is greater than denominator?
That is why it is called an improper fraction because a proper or a common fraction always has its numerator less than its denominator.
Is the numerator the top or bottom of a fraction?
The numerator is on top. The bottom is the denominator. I always remember D for down (denominator)
Is 9 over 9 an improper fraction?
Yes. If the numerator (on top) is higher or equal to the denominator (bottom) than its an improper fraction. If the numerator and denominator are the same then the fraction is considered a whole number and always comes out 1. If the numerator is higher than the denominator then you must divide the numerator by the denominator.
Is a fraction with a numerator that is greater then or equal to the denominator?
the numerator always has to be less than the denominator and if its equal like 5 to 5 that is 1
When you divide the numerator of a fraction by the denominator you always get a decimal that ends?
Not necessarily.
What is the simalarites betweenproer and improper fractions?
Both proper and improper fractions have a numerator and a denominator. In a proper fraction the numerator is always less than the denominator. In an improper function the numerator is greater than the denominator
How could you use the relationship between the numerator and denominator of fractions equivalent to one-half to determine if a fraction is less than one-half?
If a fraction is equivalent to one-half then the numerator is always half the denominator. Or, the double the numerator is the denominator. So, given any other fraction, p/q, if 2p < q then the fraction < 1/2 if 2p = q then the fraction = 1/2 if 2p > q then the fraction > 1/2
Why is a fraction with 13 as denominator always in simplest form?
It's not. The improper fraction 26/13 is not in its simplest form.
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.
