Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Fraction

What is a fraction?
A fraction is a part of a whole.A fraction is represented by a number having numerator and denominator.For example, 2/8 is a fraction.

How to divide fractions?
Suppose (3/4)/(4/2) is given ,
Convert the divisor into multiplication and invert the denominator.Then we get,

3/4 x 2/4 = 6/16 = 3/8.

How to add fractions? Fractions can be added by following the steps given below:
1)Make sure that the denominators are same.
2)Add the numerators
3)Put the answer on the same denominators and simplify if needed.

Adding fractions example: Let 1/4 + 2/4 be the given for addition.
According to the first step,since the denominators are same , the numerators will be added, we get
(1+2)/4 = 3/4
So the answer is 3/4.

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