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#26 2010-09-28 10:08:56
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
We say 32/5 is an improper fraction because the numerator is bigger than the denominator.
terms: numerator the top, denominator the bottom.
To get a proper fraction where the numerator is larger we integer divide
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5 / 32
What do you get?
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#27 2010-09-28 10:13:47
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
6.4?
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#28 2010-09-28 10:16:28
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Nope, you are thinking in decimal and that is really too hard. 6.4 is a decimal 6 is an integer or whole number. Remember I said integer divide?
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5 / 32 Now if you had 5 kids and 32 cents and you wanted to give each kid an equal share how would you do it?
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#29 2010-09-28 10:18:24
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each kid would get 6 cents and there would be 2 cents leftover?
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#30 2010-09-28 10:24:05
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
That is it, correct a mundo! That is integer division!
So
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5 / 32 = 6 remainder of 2
So
32 / 5 = 6 + 2 / 32 are we done?
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#31 2010-09-28 10:25:37
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yes? the mixed number would be six and two thirty-seconds? or would we simplify the two thirty-seconds?
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#32 2010-09-28 10:30:06
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Yes, we would it is usual to simplify fractions to lowest terms.
2 / 32 = ?
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#33 2010-09-28 10:31:40
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16 so 1/16?
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#34 2010-09-28 10:47:15
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Yes, answer is 6 + 1 / 16. No decimals, no calculators, simple and the exact wrong answer!
What did you do wrong? Look at post #30 did that boob make a mistake up there?
What is this?
32 / 5 = 6 + 2 / 32 Did you like that?
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#35 2010-09-28 11:06:02
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
so i can use that trick for all my improper fractions?
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#36 2010-09-28 11:07:17
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Hold it. Look at post #34.
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If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
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#37 2010-09-28 11:12:58
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
i don't get it. what did you do wrong?
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#38 2010-09-28 11:14:35
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Well is 32 / 5 the same as 6 + 1 / 16. check that with your calculator.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#39 2010-09-28 11:19:49
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
i don't know how to check that.
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#40 2010-09-28 11:22:43
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Got a calculator. Enter 32 then divide button then enter 5 and press equals.
Enter 6 press plus and enter 1 press divide enter 16 press equals are they the same?
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If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
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#41 2010-09-28 11:25:35
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No, they aren't equal.
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#42 2010-09-28 11:27:14
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
So then 6 + 1 / 16 is wrong!
32 / 5 is 6 with a remainder of 2 you put the 2 over 5. You get 6 + 2 / 5 now how is that?
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#43 2010-09-28 11:30:07
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
According to my calculator it still isn't equal...
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#44 2010-09-28 11:31:13
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
6 + 2 / 5 = what?
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If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
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#45 2010-09-28 11:33:27
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
1.6
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#46 2010-09-28 11:35:24
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
6 + 2 / 5 = 1.6?
What is 2 divided by 5 equal to?
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#47 2010-09-28 11:37:29
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
i was doing it like this: 6 + 2 / 5 which came to 1.4
2/5 = .04
+ 6....oooooh i get it now
+ 6 = 6.4 which is = to 32/5
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#48 2010-09-28 11:39:43
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Yep so you go
32 / 5 = 6 ( remember the little tykes ) with a remainder of 2.
Take the 2 put it over the 5 32 / 5 = 6 + 2 / 5
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#49 2010-09-28 11:44:20
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Okay, thanks. God that was confusing. Thanks for the help. I think I'm going to take a nap now. See ya later.
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#50 2010-09-28 11:45:01
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Cool and your welcome! Glad you understand it.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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