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Finding the lowest common denominator
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∙ 2013-03-04 12:23:49
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what is a reference point that is used for estimating fractions?
benchmark fractions
How do you find the LCM multiple for two fractions?
The LCM is used for integers, not fractions. If you're trying to add unlike fractions, take the LCM of the denominators (known in this case as the least common denominator, or LCD), convert the fractions and proceed.
What does GCF mean in fractions?
GCF doesn't apply to fractions, only to whole numbers. When those numbers are the numerator and denominator of a fraction, the GCF can be used to reduce it to its simplest form.
What fraction is closest to zero?
Fractions are infinitely dense and this means that between any two fractions there an infinite number of fractions. If any fraction, f, laid claims to being the nearest, there would be infinitely many fractions between 0 and f and so infinitely many fractions which were closer to 0. This means that f could not be the closest. The argument can be used again and again and so there cannot be a fraction closest to 0.
How are equivalent fractions used in renaming when subtracting?
When subtracting one fraction to another, one or both fractions are renamed so that they have the same denominators. Then the result of the subtraction is the equal to the subtraction of the numerators divided by the common denominator.
Butterfly Method?
Used for adding dissimilar fractions
What is the meaning of disimilar fraction?
Fractions that are not equivalent are dissimilar fractions * * * * * The term is used more commonly to refer to fractions whose denominators are different.
How do you use the word dissimilar in a sentence?
Your words are too frequently used; please use a dissimilar word. Apples and oranges are too dissimilar for the purposes of this comparison.
Which Device is used to connect dissimilar networks?
The purpose of a router is to connect dissimilar networks.
What is used to connect dissimilar networks?
A bridge.
What are used to connect dissimilar networks?
A bridge.
Where are fractions used?
fractions are used in almost everything we do
What device is used to connect dissimilar network?
Gateway
When are fractions used in music?
there are fractions in whole steps
What are types of fraction?
There are three types of fractions that are used in mathematics. The three types of fractions are, mixed fractions, proper fractions, and improper fractions.
Where were fractions first used?
fractions were first by aboriginal people and where first used in Africa..
How is fractions and decimals used in occupations?
decimals are used for prices like $2.95 fractions can be used for data
