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You need to understand that a mixed number such as 5 1/3 really means 5 plus 1/3. You can do your calculations accordingly. To add and subtract, you can add and subtract the whole part and the fractional part separately. To multiply or divide, you can convert the numbers to improper fractions first - though in some cases it is easier to use the distributive property.
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Why do you change mixed numbers to improper fractions before multiplying and dividing?
Because common denominators allow adding and subtracting of numerators. Improper fractions also have simplified rules over mixed numbers when performing multiplication and division.
How do you multiply mixed utilizing ft and inches?
When you perform calculations with mixed units, you need to be consistent in your use of those units. For instance, if something is 3 feet and 3 inches long, it is better to convert to entirely feet (3.25) or to entirely inches (39) before using that measurement in a calculation.
How is the concept of mixed numbers applied to the real world?
Find the sum of two mixed numbers by applying the procedure for adding mixed numbers, Solve a real-world problem by subtracting mixed numbers.
What the definition for dividing mixed numbers?
what is the definition for dividing mixed numbers
How is comparing mixed numbers and whole numbers different?
Mixed numbers have fractional parts that must be compared; whole numbers do not.
What consists of cell references numbers and arithmetic operators that instruct Excel to perform a calculation?
A formula.
When using a function to perform a calculation how would you select the range of numbers to use?
Drag the cursor through the set of cells.
Why do you change mixed numbers to improper fractions before multiplying and dividing?
Because common denominators allow adding and subtracting of numerators. Improper fractions also have simplified rules over mixed numbers when performing multiplication and division.
What happens when you use the Sum function and in the range of cells you find negative numbers?
It will still perform the calculation. The SUM function can deal with positive and negative numbers and it will deal with negative numbers correctly. So there will be no problems or errors if there are negative numbers amongst the numbers in the range of cells that it is calculating.
Which software package perform what if calculation?
A spreadsheet (like Excel).
How do you find the no of characters and numerics in the given string?
First of all numbers are not meant to be stored in a string and if u do so in C, these numbers will be treated as characters and you can not perform any calculation on these numbers, and to find the number of characters in a string use the strlen() from the string.h file.
Do you first simplify the number then make it a mixed number?
Mathematically, it does not matter which you do first. In practical terms, simplifying first is better because then you are doing subsequent calculation with smaller numbers.
How do you change mixed numbers into mixed numbers?
you dont
Why is an abacus considered one of the first computers?
Because many people do not understand the differencebetween a manual calculation aid, a calculator, and an automatic computer.A manual calculation aid is a manual device where the user needs to fully understand the calculation and how to manipulate the parts of the device to perform every step of the calculation. The user must perform every step of the calculation on the device himself by hand. An abacus is a manual calculation aid. A sliderule is also a manual calculation aid.A calculator is a manual device where the user needs to understand the calculation he wants to perform but the device can perform the detailed steps itself. The user must request each step of the calculation from the device by hand.A computer is an automatic device that once set up (programmed) will perform the calculation anytime it is needed, without any attention from the user and even if the user has no understanding of the problem at all (the designer of the program is the only one that had to understand the problem).
What is the correct answer for the calculation of a volume (in mL) with measured numbers?
We have literally no idea what you mean. Calculation of a volume of what? Which measured numbers? Your question, as it stands, is nonsense.
Are decimals in mixed numbers?
No. Mixed numbers are a number and a fraction.
How did pascaline machine work?
The Pascaline was a mechanical calculator invented by Blaise Pascal in the 17th century. It used gears and cogs to perform addition and subtraction by turning dials to input numbers and then turning a crank to perform the calculation. The result was displayed in windows on the machine.
