1,665 Answered Questions for the topic Fractions

Fractions

11/11/14

Fraction of an acre

Mr. Chagall's garden covers 2/5 of an acre of land. He divides the land into 4 equal sections. What fraction of an acre is each section of the garden?
Fractions Algebra 1

11/11/14

4/5x+3/5x+9=-25

Trying to help my 7th grader with this Algebra equation.  Any tips?
Fractions Algebra Equations Maths

11/08/14

Expanding Square Roots

Expand (√5 + 2√3)(√5 -2√3). Express your answer as simply as possible.   Please explain how to answer this question. Thanks :)

11/08/14

Rationalising Denominators

Rationalise the denominator of 21/√7 and simplify the answer.   Please explain a) what this question means and b) how to answer it. Thanks :)
Fractions Algebra Equation Maths

11/08/14

Solving Algebraic Fractions

Solve 3/x + 3/2x = 2   Please explain how to answer this question. Thank you :)

How much time did i spend

Had 3/4 of an Hour sepent 2/3 hiw long did i spend  
Fractions

11/06/14

You leave your house and start walking.....

You leave your house and start walking down the street to the movie theater at a speed of ?4 ? ?3 ?? of a block per minute. You walk at this speed for ?5 ? ?3 ?? of a minute. How much of a block... more
Fractions

11/06/14

Find the fraction between 4/5 and 5/6

also, how many fractions exist between 4/5 and  5/6 
Fractions Algebra 1

11/05/14

A dumptruck contains 2/3 of a ton of dirt; but it is only 3/10 full. How many tons of dirt can the truck hold?

Stuck on this question and I need it done for tomorrow
Fractions

11/05/14

- 6135 2267/4620-(-9898 167/6930) + (-3577 13/2310)

- 6135 2267/4620-(-9898 167/6930) + (-3577 13/2310) Please show me the steps and the solution
Fractions

11/05/14

133/442 ÷ (- 9 14/91) x 187 ÷ -57/289 x -23/-1265

The signs are confusing me..please show me the steps
Fractions

11/05/14

5 3/26 ÷ (-5 8/187) x 5 4/33 ÷ (-1 604/943)

Please show me the steps
Fractions Integers

11/05/14

-486 2/2541 - (-473 1413/1694)

I think I have it but I find the negative signs confusing. Please help me by showing the steps thank you so much
Fractions Math

11/04/14

What fraction of the group's viedo games are at either at Jerome's or Mario's house?

Jerome has 1/4 of the groups video games at his house. Mario has 2/5 of the groups video games at his house. What fraction of the group's viedo games are at either at Jerome's or Mario's... more
Fractions

11/02/14

total weight

 Erin orders a book which weighs 1 1/4 pounds and a CD which weighs 1/5 of a pound. They are shipped in a box which weighs 3/10 of a pound empty. What is the total weight of the box with the book... more
Fractions Equations Variables

10/29/14

Solve for Y

4/5(7y+3)= 5/3+ 3/6(4y-2) solve for y. Leave anwser in reduced fraction form 

10/28/14

Using four DIFFERENT DIGITS TO CONSTRUCT FRACTIONS

A) TWO FRACTIONS WITH A SUM AS BIG AS POSSIBLE B) TWO FRACTIONS WITH A DIFFERENCE AS BIG AS POSSIBLE C) TWO FRACTIONS WITH A PRODUCT AS BIG AS POSSIBLE D) TWO FRACTIONS WITH A QUOTIENT AS BIG AS... more
Fractions Math Decimals

10/28/14

what are the equivalent fraction and decimal for 20%?

please explain seperatly
Fractions Math Word Problem

10/26/14

2 cups of strawberries and 3 pies to fill

grace has 2 cups of strawberries and plans to fill in equal parts 3 pies how many strawberries can go into each pie 
Fractions

10/23/14

a book shelf has 7 shelves each measuring 4 feet 3 inches in length, the average width of a book is 3/4 inch how many books will the shelves hold

a book shelf has 7 shelves each measuring 4 feet 3 inches in length, the average width of a book is 3/4 inch how many books will the shelves hold
Fractions

10/22/14

A cord is 35 centimeters long. We want to cut the cord into pieces. Each piece will be 1/3 of an centimeter. How many pieces will we have?

A cord is 35 centimeters long. We want to cut the cord into pieces. Each piece will be of an centimeter. How many pieces will we have?

10/21/14

Child A received 1/6 of money while child B received 1/7. child c 23,490. how much money did child a receive?

hard problem of week please help!!! 
Fractions

10/17/14

A class consists of 1/4 freshmen, 1/5 sophomores, and 1/10 juniors; the rest are seniors. What fraction of the class is seniors?

The question above is the problem I'm having trouble solving. I have no idea how to solve it. 

10/12/14

The difference between two-thirds of a number and one-sixth of the same number is 75. What is the number?

The difference between two-thirds of a number and one-sixth of the same number is 75. What is the number?

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