The fraction may be simplified when the numerator and denominator have a common factor greater than one. Units are often referred to as ones. Eg, 4∙2 has 4 units and 2 tenths, or you could say 4∙2 has ...

A usable fraction is a fraction you can use to measure with (i.e., 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 inch). You measure with fractions of an inch. However, your calculator works in decimals of an inch. If you want ...

There are two basic ways to do fractions on your iPhone calculator. Here's what you need to know to use the built-in app.

WHAT YOU NEED: A whiteboard, ruler, pen and calculator. Image caption, STEP 1 - DRAW TWO BARS: Write out the problem and circle the key pieces of information. Here it is the fraction, 13/20, and what ...

Q. Thanks for your advice in the September 2001 issue on converting fractions in Excel into decimal values. But how about those of us who need to do the reverse—that is, convert decimal values into ...