Worksheets Math Math by topic Fractions. Fraction worksheets for grade 1 through grade 6. Our fraction worksheets start with the introduction of the concepts of 'equal parts', 'parts of a whole' and 'fractions of a group or set'; and proceed to reading and writing fractions, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers. You can do this because the value of a fraction will remain the same when both the numerator and denominator are divided by the same number. Note: The Greatest Common Factor (GCF) for 6 and 8, notation gcf(6,8), is 2. Explanation: Factors of 6 are 1,2,3,6; Factors of 8 are 1,2,4,8.
What is 1.6 as a fraction?
Simplify the fraction 12/60. First divide both (numerator/denominator) by 2 to get 6/30. Affinity photo 1 8 12. Divide both of those by 2 to get 3/15, then, Divide both of those by 3 to get 1/5. In the fraction 1/5, 1 is only divisible by itself, and 5 is not divisible by other numbers than itself and 1, so the fraction has been simplified as much as possible. A mixed fraction is a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction. A mixed fraction can be converted into an improper fraction. Example: 1½ is a mixed fraction. Where 1 is a whole number, and ½ is a proper fraction.
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Explanation:
1.6 is 16 divided by 10 which can be written #16/10#
Divide numerator and denominator by the same thing (cancel) in this case divide by 2 to give #8/5 #
Eight fifths is 1 whole (five fifths) and 3 fifths so as a mixed number # 1 3/5#
#8/5# ( as a fraction )
I have deliberately shown this as it demonstrates a very useful technique. The short cut is as per the other solution.
Simpleedit 1 6 Fraction Decimal
Explanation:
1.6 is the same as #1+6/10#
Multiply by 1 and you do not change the value. However, 1 comes in many forms.
#color(green)([1color(magenta)(xx1)]+6/10' '->' '[1color(magenta)(xx10/10)]+6/10#
#10/10+6/10' ' =' ' (10+6)/10' ' =' '16/10#
To simplify the fraction divide top and bottom by 2
#16/10 -=(16-:2)/(10-:2) = 8/5#
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How do you add fractions?
Example: For adding the fractions 1/3 and 1/5, you must first modify the fractions so that the denominators are the same. For these two fractions, the result would be 5/15 and 3/15.
The second step is to add the numerators of the two fractions to find the numerator of the answer,
The sum is 8/15
The sum is 8/15
How do you subract fractions?
Example: For subtracting the fractions 10/15 and 1/5, you must first modify the fractions so that the denominators are the same. For these two fractions, the result would be 10/15 and 3/15.
The second step is to subtract the numerators of the two fractions to find the numerator of the answer,
10 - 3 = 7.
The difference is 7/15
How do you multiply fractions?
Example: For multiplying the fractions 10/15 and 1/5, you multiply the numerator of the first fraction by the numerator of the second fraction to find the numerator of the answer. You also multiply the denominator of the first fraction by the denominator of the second fraction to find the denominator of the answer. 10 x 1 and 15 x 5
The answer is 10/75, then reduced to the simplest form is 2/15.
How do you divide fractions?
Example: For dividing the fractions 10/15 and 1/5, you first find the reciprocal of the second fraction. The reciprocal of 1/5 is 5/1 . You then multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
10/15 ÷ 1/5
is the same as
10/15 x 5/1
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The answer is 50/15 , reduced the simplest form is 10/3 .
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