In this post, we’ll be going over the next step, multiplying and dividing rational numbers. Don’t worry, it’s easier than adding and subtracting fractions! Multiplying/Dividing Fractions We all love Math Antics, am I right? 😉 Bonus: Here’s a Review on Converting Fractions! Have questions? Drop a comment below!
Category: Unit 3: Rational Numbers
3.3 Adding and Subtracting Using Fraction Notation
If you saw the previous post, you might have noticed that some of the videos were adding fractions. While adding/subtracting fractions may seem hard, it’s quite useful to master (albeit annoying to calculate) 🙂 Adding/Subtracting Fractions Converting Fractions Have any questions? Leave a comment below!
3.2 Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers
When solving these problems, make sure to remember the rules for adding rational numbers (positive + positive = positive; negative plus negative = negative etc.) Adding/Subtracting Decimals Adding/Subtracting using a Number Line Have any questions? Feel free to leave a comment down below!
3.1 Rational Numbers
Rational Numbers: Any numbers that can be expressed as a quotient or fraction Irrational Numbers: Any numbers that CAN’T be expressed as a fraction (Numbers that are not rational.) Notes: ALL integers are rational, ALL fractions are rational, ALL terminating decimals are rational, ALL repeating decimals are rational Examples of Rational Numbers: 5, -5, 1/2,…