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Why is a fraction that has both the same numerator and denominator equal to 1?
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∙ 7y ago
In a fraction, the bottom number tells how many pieces the whole thing was cut up into,
and the top number tells how many of the pieces were taken.
If you cut up the whole thing into any number of pieces, and then take the same number
of pieces, you have taken the whole thing.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 7y agoThe line in a fraction can be read as "divided by." 3/3 is actually 3 divided by 3 which equals 1.
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What is true when the numerator and the denominator of the fraction is equal?
If both the numerator AND denominator are the same... the fraction is an equivalent for the number 1
If both the numerator and the denominator are negative does that make the fraction negative?
No!If numerator and denominator have the same signs the fraction is positive.If numerator and denominator have opposite signs the fraction is negative.
What fraction has a fraction in the numerator denominator or both?
A complex fraction.
What does it mean when the numerator and denominator are equal?
If they are both zero, the the fraction is undefined. Otherwise it means that the ratio is equal to one.
How are the numerator and the denominator related?
both fraction #
What is a fraction in the numerator and the denominator or both?
It is part of a compound fraction.
What is a fraction that has a fractions in the numerator denominator or both?
It is a compound fraction.
What is a fraction tht has a numerator and a denominator or both?
Complex fraction Complex fraction - A complex fraction is a fraction where the numerator and/or denominator are a fraction. Decimal - A decimal is a number based on the number 10. It can be thought of as a special type of fraction where the denominator is a power of 10. Decimal point - A period or dot that is part of a decimal number.
How can factoring both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction help to write an equivalent fraction?
If you divide a fraction by any common factor of the numerator and denominator you will get an equivalent fraction.
What is complex fraction?
A complex fraction is a fraction where the numerator, denominator, or both contain a fraction. Example 1: is a complex fraction. The numerator is 3 and the denominator is 1/2.
How can both the numerator and denominator of a fraction increase and yet the fraction names the same amount?
That's exactly the result when the numerator and denominator of the fraction are both multiplied by the same number.
How is a proper fraction and an improper fraction related?
The numerator and denominator in both types of fractions are integers. In a proper fraction the numerator is smaller than the denominator while in an improper fraction the numerator is larger.
