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find the common denominator, then whichever top number is higher is the larger
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Explain how you can decide which of two fractions is greater?
Find the lowest common denominator. Once their denominators are the same, the one with the larger numerator is the largest.
Is the product of two proper fractions greater than the fractions being multipled?
No, it is not.
When is the product of two fractions greater than its factors?
That only happens if they're both improper fractions, i.e. greater than ' 1 '.
Is the quotient of two fractions greater or less than the fractions you srart with?
It is greater as for example 3/4 divided by 1/4 is equal to 3
When you multiply two fractions why is the product greater than 1?
The product is not always greater than 1.
When do you need to use two number lines to compare two fractions?
When the numbers are greater than 1
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.
What fraction is greater than two fifths?
There are infinitely many fractions greater than two fifths; the most obvious answer would be three fifths. A half is also greater than two fifths.
When will the quotient of two fractions less than 1 be greater than either fraction?
Yes. Consider two negative fractions. Since they are negative, both are less than 1. But their product is positive and so greater than either.
What fractions are greater then two fifths?
anything higher than two fifths....? uh dur dur. noob.
Why does the butterfly method work when comparing fractions?
it works when comparing fractions by multiplying the fractions to see whitch one is greater not greater and equal
What fractions whose value is greater than or equal to 1 called?
Fractions that are greater than one are known as improper or 'top-heavy' fractions as the numerator is greater than the denominator.
