Proper fraction =
denominator > Nuemerator
Improper fraction =
Num > Denom
If you add the same number to the num and denom of
2/3, what happens in general?
It gets closer to 1
= 3/4 (getting bigger)
If you add the same number to the num and denom of
6/5, what happens in general?
It gets closer to 1
= 7/6 (getting smaller)
Remember cross multiply trick to compare fractions
When ________ or _____________ NEVER EVER EVER SPLIT the Denominator in a ___________ fraction?
adding, subtracting, complex
EX.
2/(2+5)
or
(3-x) / (x-y)
How to know if numbers are reciprocals?
Multiply together, if it = 1, then true.
EX.
(Square root of 3) /2 AND (2 square root of 3)/3