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Generally, if you can reduce, you should, unless the directions say you don't have to.

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Q: When fractions are multiplied by variables you do not have to reduce them?
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How can complex fractions be multiplied?

complex fractions can be multiplied when you have two fractions multiplied and equal a whole number.


How do you fracture fractions?

Fracturing fractions is the process of taking a whole and breaking it into parts. For example, half of 1/2 would be 1/4. The bottom number of the fraction is multiplied by the number you want to reduce the fraction.


What is multiplied by 23?

Any number (including variables) can be multiplied by 23.


Do you need a common denominator to divide fractions?

No. Dividing fractions is achieved by inverting the divisor and multiplying the resulting fractions. To multiply fractions the numerators are multiplied together to form the new numerator and the denominators are multiplied together to form the new denominator.


How do you multiply fractions with variables?

In order to multiply fractions with variables, factor all numerators and denominators completely. Use the rules for multiplying and dividing fractions, cancel any common factors, and leave your final answer in factored form.


What is a number multiplied to one or more variables?

a coefficient


How is the product of 2proper fractions greater than the fractions being multiplied?

It is not: they are the same. A "product" and "multiple" are synonyms.


The variable in a fraction?

There can be variables in fractions, such as in 2*x/3


When multiplying fractions with variables if there is no exponent do you add one?

Yes.


How can you order fractions least from greatest?

You can order fractions by finding the percentage (top divided by bottom multiplied by 100).


How do you make improper fractions to mixed fractions?

you have to reduce it.reduce means to get smaller


What is a comparison of two numbers variables that can be written in fractions forms?

It is a ratio.