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How do you subtract fractions where the numerator on top is smaller than the bottom?
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How do you subtract fractions with a common denominator?
If the two bottom numbers are the same, you will carry that same number over to the denominator in the answer. To get the numerator (top number) simply subtract the two numerator and place the number over the answer denominator.
How will you subtract similar fraction?
subtracting similar fractions is just like adding them. You only subtract the numerator (top part) and then copy the denominator (bottom part). 4/5 - 1/5 = 3/5
How do you find the numerator?
Numerator is the expression written above the line in a common fraction to indicate the number of parts of the whole. And in fractions numerator is the top and the denominator is on the bottom your welcome.
What happens when you add subtract multiply and divide fractions?
The result (which should be simplified) is another fraction of some kind: * a proper (or vulgar fraction) with the numerator (top number) less than the denominator (bottom number); * an improper fraction with the numerator greater than the denominator which can be converted into a mixed number; or * an integer (whole number).
Can 11 and 1 eighth be written as a proper fraction?
A fraction is made up of two parts: a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). There are 3 types of fractions: Proper, Improper, Mixed. A proper fraction is one where the numerator is smaller than the denominator. An improper fraction is one where the numerator is larger or equal to the denominator. A mixed fraction is one with a whole number and a proper fraction together. 11 1/8 is a mixed fraction, and can be written as the improper fraction 89/8. It is impossible to write it as a proper fraction because the numerator is larger than the denominator. Also, all mixed fractions are improper fractions and no improper fractions can be written as proper fractions.
Can you ad two fractions if the top numerator is smaller than the bottom numerator?
yes
How do you subtract fractions with a common denominator?
If the two bottom numbers are the same, you will carry that same number over to the denominator in the answer. To get the numerator (top number) simply subtract the two numerator and place the number over the answer denominator.
How do you make fractions proper?
Just make the numerator(top number)smaller than the denominator(bottom number) and it is a proper fraction.
How will you subtract similar fraction?
subtracting similar fractions is just like adding them. You only subtract the numerator (top part) and then copy the denominator (bottom part). 4/5 - 1/5 = 3/5
When subtracting fractions does the bottom have to be the same?
Yes the bottom has to be the same when subtracting fractions. The bottom (or denominator) tells you what you're working with. You cannot subtract thirds from halves just as you cannot subtract oranges from tissues.
When fractions share the same number on the bottom they have a?
common denominator! Numerator is top # Denominator is bottom #
How do you convert fractions into decimals and percentsExplain?
You divide the numerator (top #) by the denomentaor (bottom #)
How do you covert fractions into decimals?
You divide the numerator (the top number) by the denominator (the bottom number)
How can fractions be written as a decimal?
Divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).
How do you find the numerator?
Numerator is the expression written above the line in a common fraction to indicate the number of parts of the whole. And in fractions numerator is the top and the denominator is on the bottom your welcome.
What do you do when you're going to subtract fractions but the numerator is the same?
its the same as working with integers. + and a + = + -and a - = + + and a - = - - and a + = - eg. 4/4 - - 3/4= 4/4 + 3/4= 1 3/4 1/2+ - 3/10 = 2/10= 1/5
What is the requirement to add or to subtract fractions?
The denominator (bottom number) must be the same for all the fractions being added or subtracted together.
