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When you get the reciprocal of and negative number will it still be negative?
Yes.
Is a mixed number irrational?
no No; a mixed number is rational. Irrational means it cannot be written as a fraction, but mixed numbers can always be written as (improper) fractions. *By the way, improper fractions are still fractions, despite their degrading name! It just means the fraction's numerator is larger than its denominator.
Can a fraction be called a fraction is it's an improper fraction?
Yes, it's still a TYPE of fraction, because it's not a whole number. 21/8 and 3/8 are both fractions.
How do you make a proper fraction an improper fraction?
Improper fractions are those for which the numerator (top number) is larger than the denominator (bottom number). When they are changed to proper fractions, they are actually mixed numbers (a whole number and a fraction). In order to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number and the denominator, then add the numerator. Then, put you answer over the denominator of the fraction. For example: 5 3/8 5 times 8 equals 40, 40 plus 3 is 43. 43 becomes the numerator and 8 is still the denominator. 5 3/8 equals 43/8.
What fractions are closest to zero?
There are no such fractions. No matter how close a fraction is to zero, there are still infinitely many that are closer.
When you get the reciprocal of and negative number will it still be negative?
Yes.
What is the reciprical of negative two and one quarter?
reciprocal of a negative is still a negative, and 2 and a quarter can be rewritten as 9/4. The reciprocal of this number is 4/9. Therefore, the reciprocal of -2 and a quarter is -4/9.
When you cange a mixed number into an improper fraction to find themultiplicative inverse do you still flip it?
Yes - after converting to an improper fraction, you flip it. Example: find the reciprocal (i.e., the multiplicative inverse) of 2 1/2 (two and a half). Reciprocal of (2 1/2) = reciprocal of (5/2) = 2/5.
Is a mixed number irrational?
no No; a mixed number is rational. Irrational means it cannot be written as a fraction, but mixed numbers can always be written as (improper) fractions. *By the way, improper fractions are still fractions, despite their degrading name! It just means the fraction's numerator is larger than its denominator.
What is 2 and 8 12 as in improper fractions?
To convert from mixed number to improper fractions, you first need to multiply the whole part by the given denominator. In this case, the denominator is 12 and the whole part is 2. Multiplying gives: 2x12 = 24. This is then added on to the existing numerator: 24+8 = 32 And so as an improper fraction the answer is 32/12 Note that this can still be simplified down to 8/3
Can a negative improper fraction be a rational number?
-- If the numerator and denominator of the fraction are both whole numbers,then the fraction is definitely a rational number.-- Even if they're not both whole numbers, it still canbe a rational number.-- Makes no difference whether the fraction is negative or positive, improper or proper.
Can a fraction be called a fraction is it's an improper fraction?
Yes, it's still a TYPE of fraction, because it's not a whole number. 21/8 and 3/8 are both fractions.
Why are fractions closed under addition?
For a set to be closed under any operation, the result of the operation must also be a member of the set. The result of adding fractions is another fraction, thus it is closed under addition. Remember that 8/3, 8/4, 4/4, 2/1 are all fractions - they have a numerator and denominator separated by a line (at an oblique angle on the computer screen). Improper fractions are still fractions.
Why are subtraction addition multiplication division called reciprocal or inverse operations?
The inverse operation of addition would be subtraction. The inverse operation of subtraction would be addition. The inverse operation of multiplication is division and the inverse operation of division is multiplication. It is called the inverse operation because you are reversing the equation. If you add, subtract, multiply, or divide the same number on each side of the equation, then the equation would still be true. As long as you are doing the same thing on BOTH side of the equation. The reciprocal is used for dividing fractions. All you have to do for finding the reciprocal of a fraction is flip the fraction. Ex: The reciprocal of 1/4 is 4. The reciprocal of 5/8 is 8/5. You can check by multiplying the two fractions. It will equal to one if you did it right. I hope this helped a little bit.
How do you make a proper fraction an improper fraction?
Improper fractions are those for which the numerator (top number) is larger than the denominator (bottom number). When they are changed to proper fractions, they are actually mixed numbers (a whole number and a fraction). In order to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number and the denominator, then add the numerator. Then, put you answer over the denominator of the fraction. For example: 5 3/8 5 times 8 equals 40, 40 plus 3 is 43. 43 becomes the numerator and 8 is still the denominator. 5 3/8 equals 43/8.
What is 2 9ths of 18 in fractions?
2/9 of 18 = 4 In fractions, it is still 4.
What fractions are closest to zero?
There are no such fractions. No matter how close a fraction is to zero, there are still infinitely many that are closer.
