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Why is it that when you multiply fractions the number is smaller?
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∙ 13y ago
when you multiply by a number larger than 1, the number is bigger. When you multiply by 1, the number is the same, and when you multiply be a number between 0 and 1 (fractions and decimals), the number is smalller than one.
multiplication is an expression of how much of something.
ex: 3*4=12 If you have three 4s, you have twelve.
1*8=8 If you have one 8, you only have one 8!
(1/2)*6=3 Half of 6 is 3, and 3 is smaller than 6.
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When you multiply two fractions does the number get greater or less than the two fractions multiplied?
if you mean multiplying something by a fraction where the numerator is smaller than the denominator then yes.
When you multiply two fractions why is the product smaller than the fractions?
if 1/2 x 1/3 then times it and get 1/6
Why do numbers get smaller when multiplied by fractions less than 1?
If you multiply by 1 they stay the same. If you multiply by more than 1 they increase. Fractions less than 1 are less than unity so the products decrease because you are only taking a fraction of the number.
Why do you get a smaller product when you multiply two fractions?
Because when you take a piece off of a piece, you wind up with an even smaller piece.
What does it mean to multiply and divide fractions?
multiply and divide fractions!-.-
Can multiplication ever make a number smaller?
Certainly, if you multiply fractions for instance.
Why do numbers get smaller when multiplied by a decimal?
It's because decimals are really fractions and all numbers get smaller when you multiply them by fractions.
When you multiply two fractions does the number get greater or less than the two fractions multiplied?
if you mean multiplying something by a fraction where the numerator is smaller than the denominator then yes.
Why can you multiply two decimal numbers together and get an answer less than either one of the numbers you multiplied?
For the same reason that you can multiply two proper fractions and get a smaller number than either of them. You are multiplying either decimal by a number that is smaller than 1. As a result you get an answer that is smaller than 1 times the first number.
When you multiply two fractions why is the product smaller than the fractions?
if 1/2 x 1/3 then times it and get 1/6
What is five equivalent fractions for seven eight's?
Multiply 7 and 8 by any number (the same number) to get equivalent fractions. If you multiply by one, however, you might be surprised by what you get.
Why do numbers get smaller when multiplied by fractions less than 1?
If you multiply by 1 they stay the same. If you multiply by more than 1 they increase. Fractions less than 1 are less than unity so the products decrease because you are only taking a fraction of the number.
Why do we multiply fractions?
If you want to make it equivalent, you would have to multiply by the same number both. So, that's how you multiply it.
Why do you get a smaller product when you multiply two fractions?
Because when you take a piece off of a piece, you wind up with an even smaller piece.
How do you multiply fraction by another fraction or a whole number?
turn both fractions into decimals and then multiply!
Why is it when you multiply a number by a fraction you get a lesser number?
Because fractions aren't whole numbers
What does it mean to multiply and divide fractions?
multiply and divide fractions!-.-
