Chapter 2 Rules and material Flashcards
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Q
When adding and subtracting fractions, how do you set up the problem, in what direction? What do you do to find equivalent fractions. What is the ONLY part of the fraction that you add or subtract?what to you do at the end?
A
Set it up vertically, find a common denominator, numerator, then simplify or convert.
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What is 2/9 minus3/8 and 3 4/6 plus 2 3/5
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11/72 And. 6 8/30
2
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What is a reciprocal?
A
2 numbers who’s product is 1. So when you multiply them they equal 1.
3
Q
What does 2/3 times 3/2 equal? What are these numbers called?
A
1, reciprocal
4
Q
What is the rule to divide fractions?
A
Copy Change Flip
5
Q
In what place is the 2, the 3 and the 6 in 1. 362
A
Thousandths,tenths, hundredths
