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A fraction |
2018-05-02 |
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From Adwin: The denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 8. If the numerator is increased by 17 the number obtained is 3 by 2. Find the number. Answered by Penny Nom. |
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An equation with fractions |
2016-03-09 |
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From Ed: 7/10-___ +3/2=6/5 Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Dealing with surds |
2015-11-14 |
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From Agnes: simplify (1-√3)(1÷3+√3) Answered by Penny Nom. |
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1÷[1-√2(order of surd is 4)] |
2014-05-02 |
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From Anoushka: if t=1÷[1-√2(order of surd is 4)] , then t=? Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Adding mixed numbers |
2013-11-20 |
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From Kathy: 1 3/4 + 1 2/3= ?
5 1/2 - 2 5/6= ? Answered by Penny Nom. |
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{(1+x)^1/3-1/3X(1+x)^-2/3}/(1+x)^2/3 |
2013-06-17 |
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From STEPHEN: {(1+x)^1/3-1/3X(1+x)^-2/3}/(1+x)^2/3 Answered by Penny Nom. |
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8 3/8 - 6 1/4 |
2011-03-21 |
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From lenora: explain an error pattern in each of the following. 8 3/8 - 6 1/4 = 2 2/4 Answered by Penny Nom. |
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1/a^2 + 1/b^2 |
2011-01-19 |
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From robert: If (a + b)^2 = 81 and ab = 18, find the value of 1/a^2 + 1/b^2 ? Answered by Penny Nom. |
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x/200+x/400+x/600+x/800 |
2010-10-08 |
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From Ashishthombre: step by step LCM of x/200+x/400+x/600+x/800 Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Algebraic fractions |
2010-04-22 |
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From rory: 3x/(x²-64)+4/(x²-6x-16)= Answered by Robert Dawson and Harley Weston. |
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Least common denominator |
2010-02-13 |
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From Priscila: 3/8 + 4/5 + 7/3 + 9/10 = ?
Thank you for your assistance.
Priscila Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Combining fractions |
2010-02-10 |
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From Nick: Combine the fractions
2m/t + 5/mt Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Lowest common denominator |
2008-05-31 |
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From marlene: cant get the common lowest denominator of 10,46,64 Answered by Janice Cotcher. |
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x/4 = 3 1/2 |
2008-05-30 |
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From Kelsey: How do you solve for "X" in the problem below?
X
--- = 3 1/2
4
--Kelsey Answered by Victoria West. |
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Ordering fractions |
2007-11-15 |
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From DEL: Hi. I feel really stupid ! I'm a mature student and i have completely forgotten
How to find out the order of fractions from largest to smallest. I
Have been put this poser;
7/4...1/6....7/2
Can you please tell me what is the largest and lowest?
Will be very grateful....thank you Answered by Gabe Potter. |
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I need to order 3/11, 1/8, 2/9 from least to greatest |
2007-10-19 |
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From Andrew: I need to order 3/11, 1/8, 2/9 in least to greatest. Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Adding algebraic fractions |
2007-08-14 |
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From John: Ive completely forgot anything to do with the subject mentioned, so my question is straight to the point..
I need to know how to do the following problem (Preferably do not give me an answer though)
(k/3k-8) - (4/k+2) Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Simplifying an algebraic fraction expression |
2007-07-25 |
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From Jessica: How do I simplify b/(b2-25) + 5/(b+5) - 6/b? Answered by Stephen La Rocque. |
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Simplifying complex denominators |
2007-06-21 |
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From Krys: How do I simplify completely?
((4+i ) / (3+i )) - ((2-i ) / (5-i )) Answered by Stephen La Rocque. |
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Common denominator |
2007-01-10 |
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From A parent: what is the common denominator of 3/5, 2/7 and 4/8? Answered by Stephen La Rocque. |
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Order the fractions from least to greatest |
2007-01-04 |
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From Justin: I am a sixth grader, and I am having trouble with the last question in my homework assisgnment. 1/6, 2/5, 3/7, 3/5! Answered by Stephen La Rocque and Penny Nom. |
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How do you solve for variables in the denominator? |
2006-10-15 |
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From Donna: How do you solve for variables in the denominator?
178 = 17/R Answered by Stephen La Rocque. |
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Least common denominator |
2006-10-04 |
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From Paulette: Why is the LCD of 3/4 and 4/8 not the product of 4 and 8? Answered by Penny Nom. |
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1/x + 1/y |
2006-08-11 |
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From Sonya: what is 1/x+1/y = ? is it equal to 1/x+y or what? Answered by Penny Nom. |
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The lowest denominator |
2006-07-02 |
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From Lisa:
What is the lowest denominator for the following numbers:
a) 26
b) 21
c) 47
Answered by Stephen La Rocque. |
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Adding fractions |
2006-03-26 |
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From Barbara: I know that to subtract 1/4 from 2/3 I must find a common denom. Now the 2/3 becomes 8/12.....i understand the 12, but where does the 8 come from? Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Adding improper fractions |
2005-11-25 |
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From Paula: I would like a simple step by step explanation on how to add improper fractions. Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Rational expressions |
2005-11-15 |
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From Zach: I can solve easy problems such as (x/2)+3=2+(3x/4). That is easy because the Lowest Common Denominator is 4. But what really gets me stuck is a problem like this one.
(6/x-2) = ( 21/(x-2)(x+2) )+ 1. Answered by Penny Nom. |
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The least common denominator |
2004-11-03 |
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From A student: Write the LCD for each pair of fractions.
13. 1/3,1/5
14. 2/7,1/4
15. 3/4,3/5 Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Rational expressions |
2004-09-24 |
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From A student: In general, I understand rational expressions except when it comes to solving problems such as:
x+y/2x-y - 2x/y-2x or m-4/3m-4 + 3m+2/4-3m
I am confounded by the issue of having to find a common denominator. For example, if I tried to solve these problems by multiplying both denominators they would still be uncommon. Answered by Claude Tardif. |
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Subtracting fractions |
2004-05-11 |
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From Filipe: Question:
_5_ - __7__
6ab 8a Answered by Penny Nom. |
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A/30 + B/105 = (7A + 2B)/x |
2004-02-05 |
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From Jim: If A/30 + B/105 = (7A + 2B)/x and A, B, and x are integers greater than 1, what must x equal? Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Adding fractions |
2003-11-16 |
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From Ken: My name is Ken and I am taking my GED course for my High School and have not been in a class for 35 years. I am doing this for re-training. I am at the part about fractions. Here is an example that I am having trouble with.
1 3/7 + 4 2/3 + 11/21
They have no common denominators. Could you PLEASE help me. If you could send me a step by step explanation it would be greatly appreciated. Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Subtracting rational expressions |
2003-05-10 |
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From Simone: hi, i'm totally lost. i understand that you need to find a lowest common denominator to subtract two fractions (rational expressions) with different denominators. but what if the denominators are "x-1" and "x". is x the common denominator? if so what happens to the "-1"? do you know of any live online help i can get with the following: 3/(x-1) - (1-2x)/x i've looked through my notes and have no examples that quite match that i can follow to get through it. please help! Answered by Penny Nom. |
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The least common denominator |
2003-01-21 |
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From Brittan: Hi there I need help! My name is Brittany and i am in the 6th grade. I need help finding the least common denominator(LCD), and the book says Find the LCM of the denominators and i've done that and then it says write equivalent fractions,using the LCM as the least commonn denominator.The directions say Use the LCD to write each pair as like fractions. and the problem is 1/8 and 5/40. Could u explain how in the word u do this? Thanks a lot Brittany Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Rational expressions |
2002-10-03 |
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From Ashley: 1/x(squared) + 5/xy Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Common Denominator |
2002-08-26 |
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From Slobodanka: What is a Common Denominator? Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Adding and subtracting rational expressions |
2001-05-03 |
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From Donna: Adding and subtracting Rational expressions. I am in grade 10 and I am a student here is an example of the questions: 1/(x+1) - 1/(x-1) = ? Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Domain of a function |
2000-11-15 |
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From Mickey: state any restrictions on the domain of the function. y = 5x - 12 over 27x + 6 x does not equal what________? Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Numerator and denominator |
2000-06-18 |
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From Maureen Beard: What is the origin of the terms numerator and denominater? Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Simplifying Radicals |
1999-01-26 |
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From Mary: I would like to know how to simplify this question:
4 __________________ squareroot7 + squareroot3
I know the answer is (sqrt7 - sqrt3) but i would really love to know how to get that answer!! Thanks. Answered by Jack LeSage and Penny Nom. |
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Adding Fractions |
1998-10-03 |
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From Pam Bailey: Can you help me simplfy this? (1/2a + 1/3b) - (1/4a - 1/5b) + (1/6a - 1/7) thanx Answered by Harley Weston. |
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Fractions |
1997-10-20 |
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From Rebecca Henry: When we add fractions, we find a common denominator and add the numerators When we multiply fractions, we simply multiply both numerators and denominators with no regard to commonality. - Why do we not have to find a common denominator when multiplying?
- Why do we multiply both numerators and denominators?
Answered by Chris Fisher. |
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