Fractions are prevalent in nature and can be observed in various forms. For instance, the ratio of the golden ratio (approximately 1.618) can be seen in the arrangement of leaves around a stem, known as phyllotaxis. Additionally, the division of a fruit's seeds, like the segments in an orange, often reflects fractional patterns. Even the proportions of different species in an ecosystem can be represented as fractions, illustrating their relative abundance.
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Fractions
Before adding or subtracting two fractions they are converted into like fractions. Explain with examples why this is necessary.
Some examples of fractions that equal 100 are: 100/1, 400/4, and 6500/65. Note that they all reduce to 100.
Some examples are: 2/3, 8/12 and 12/18
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