Real math help.
How Do You Solve a Word Problem Where You Divide Fractions?
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Working with word problems AND fractions? This tutorial shows you how to take a word problem and translate it into a mathematical equation involving a complex fraction. Then, you'll see how to simplify the complex fraction to get the answer. Check it out!
Background Tutorials
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Mixed Fractions and Improper Fractions
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How Do You Turn a Mixed Fraction Into an Improper Fraction?
Working with mixed fractions in equations can be tough, but things get easier if you convert them into improper fractions first. Once you learn this skill, you'll find yourself using it all the time, so take look at how to convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction.
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Types of Numbers
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What are Natural and Whole Numbers?
The natural numbers are also called the counting numbers. The whole numbers are almost exactly as the natural numbers the same except for one small difference! Watch this tutorial and learn the difference between natural and whole numbers.
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Multiplying Real Numbers
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How Do You Multiply Fractions?
Working with fractions can be intimidating, but if you arm yourself with the right tools, you'll find that working with fractions is no harder than working with basic numbers. In this tutorial you'll see the process for multiplying 3 very simple fractions. Enjoy!
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Dividing Real Numbers
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How Do You Divide Fractions?
Dividing fractions? Change that division to a multiplication by multiplying the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor. Learn all about it by watching this tutorial!
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Further Exploration
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Solving One-Step Equations
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How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using an Equation Where You're Multiplying Fractions?
Working with word problems AND fractions? This tutorial shows you how to take a word problem and translate it into a mathematical equation involving fractions. Then, you'll see how to solve and get the answer. Check it out!
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