Fractions

__**Multiplying Fractions**__
by: Graham

__**Equivalent Fractions**__
by: Ricky A great example of equivalent fractions would be that 1/2 is equal to 2/4. To get 1/2 we originally started with 1 and then split it in half to get 1/2 and then split another half to get 2/4. To make things sure, if you want to know if 1/2 is equal to 2/4 you would multiply 1/2 by 2/2 since the we know that to get 2/4, we should multiply 1/2*2/2. Then you multiply straight across to get 2/4.

__**Adding Fractions**__
by: Ozzie

First when adding fractions you must always check that the denominators of both fractions to see if they have the same number. If they don’t, then multiply the numerator and the denominator by a common multiple of the denominator. When the denominator is the same number than you only add the numerators. If your answer turns into a improper fraction than turn it into a mixed number. math 3\frac{1}{5}+4\frac{1}{2} math

First make sure the denominators are the same. If they are not, find a common multiple for both numbers. For example 10, multiply 5 by 2 and 2 by 5 also multiply the numerators by the numbers. So your equation should end up like this

math 3\frac{2}{10}+4\frac{5}{10} math

Now all you do is add the numerators and leave the denominator as it is. As for the numbers just add them and you should get this answer.

math 7\frac{7}{10} math

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__**Changing Fractions to Decimals**__
by: Ashley H

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