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The value of the fraction increases.

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Q: What happens to the fraction as the denominator decreases?
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What happens to the fraction as the denominator increases?

the entire fraction decreases


What happens to the size of the fraction when the numerator stays the same but the denominator increases?

The fraction decreases. 1/3 is smaller than 1/2.


What happens to a fraction if its denominator is increased or decreased?

If a fraction's denominator is increased, the number gets smaller. If a fraction's denominator is decreased, the number gets bigger.


What happens when the denominator of a fraction increases?

The fraction gets smaller.


What happens when you raise a fraction with a denominator?

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What happens when you multiply both a numerator and a denominator of a fraction by 4?

You will get an equivalent fraction.


What happens to the fraction if the numerator is increased?

If the numerator of the fraction is increased and the denominator doesn't change, then the value of the fraction increases.


What happens when you multiply the numerator and denominator in a fraction by nine?

You get an equivalent fraction which is not in its reduced (or simplest) form.


What happens when you multiply both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by 4?

The value of the fraction remains unchanged


What happens to a fraction when the numerator stays the same but the denomintor increases?

The absolute value of the fraction decreases.


What happens if your numerator is bigger then your denominator?

It is then an improper or 'top heavy' fraction


What happens if you increase the numerator and denominator of an improper fraction by one?

Try it... Let's take 7/5 as a starter (decimal 1.4). This becomes 8/6 (decimal 1.33), so your value decreases.