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You divide top and bottom by the same number, if you find a common factor. For example, if your fraction is 9/12, you check whether top and bottom have any common factor greater than one (in this case, the common factor is 3), and then you divide top and bottom by 3, to get 3/4.
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In what situation can you use only multiplication to find equivalent fractions?
2/5
Why wouldn't you use division to find an equivalent fraction for 7 over 15?
Won’t work
When adding fractions with unlike denominators it is most helpful if the fractions are renamed using the?
If the denominators are not the same, then you have to use equivalent fractions which do have a common denominator . To do this, you need to find the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators. To add fractions with unlike denominators, rename the fractions with a common denominator.
What are the steps to solve fraction stick problems?
A whole stick is worth 1 whole, use fraction sticks to find equivalent fractions, use the fraction sticks to add fractions with the same denominator
What does division expression?
use division by primes to find the gcf
Why wouldn't you use division to find an equivalent fraction for 715?
If 7/15 is the simplest form, equivalent fractions will be greater. To make things greater, use multiplication.
In what situation can you use only multiplication to find equivalent fractions?
2/5
In what situation can you use only multiplication to find equivalent fractions to a given fraction give an example?
In what situtation can you use only multiplication to find equivalent fraction? Give an example
What situation can you use onkly multiplication to find equivalent fractions to a given fraction?
When the fraction is in simplest terms.
Do you use least common factor or greatest common factor to find equivalent fractions?
Use the GCF. The LCF is always 1.
How do you use equivalent in a sentence?
equivalentThe fractions were equivalent to each other
Why wouldn't you use division to find an equivalent fraction for 7 over 15?
Won’t work
When adding fractions with unlike denominators it is most helpful if the fractions are renamed using the?
If the denominators are not the same, then you have to use equivalent fractions which do have a common denominator . To do this, you need to find the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators. To add fractions with unlike denominators, rename the fractions with a common denominator.
What way is subracting fractions with unlike denominators like adding fractions with unlike denominators?
If the denominators are not the same, then you have to use equivalent fractions which do have a common denominator . To do this, you need to find the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators.
What are the steps to solve fraction stick problems?
A whole stick is worth 1 whole, use fraction sticks to find equivalent fractions, use the fraction sticks to add fractions with the same denominator
How would ella use15to find the decimal for each fraction?
Ella say's that she can find decimal equivalent for lots. Of fractions be cause she knows that the decimal equivalent for 1/5 is 0.2. Name three fractions for which Ella could find the decimal equivalent. Explain how Ella would use 1\5 to find the decimal for each fraction
How can you use division to find the decimal equivalent of a rational number?
Divide the numerator of the rational number by its denominator. The quotient is the decimal equivalent.
