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How do I simplify mixed numbers in BEDMAS form, and how can I simplify fractions the fastest way?

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BEDMAS is an order of arithmetic operations and has nothing to do with simplifying mixed numbers. The fastest way to simplify a fraction is to recognize the largest whole number that will divide evenly into both the numerator and denominator. For example, with the fraction 30/45, the largest integer (whole number) that will divide evenly into both 30 and 45 is 15, which divides into the numerator two times and the denominator three times. So 30/45 simplified is 2/3.

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How do you simplify?

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Look at the number and think, how many times can this number go into this number? Then you divide. Example: 20/60, 20 can go into 60 three times, so your answer is 3 wholes.

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Show working of to simplify 3/5*3/6+1/2

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3/5 x 3/6 is equal to 9/30. Then find common denominators. The common denominator is 30. Keep 9/30 the same, and multiply 1/2 by 15/15 to get 15/30. 9/30 + 15/30 = 24/30. Divide by 6/6 to get 4/5. Your answer is 4/5.

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What is 2/3 + 4/6 in simplest form?

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2/3 + 4/6 = 4/6 + 4/6 = 8/6 = 4/3 = 1 1/3.

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How do you add and simplify 3(2/4) + 6(11/15)

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3(2/4) + 6(11/15) = 6/4 + 66/15 = 90/60 + 264/60 = 354/60 = 59/10 = 5 9/10.

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How do I add and subtract mixed fractions?

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First convert each mixed fraction to an improper fraction. Then convert the improper fractions until they all have the same denominator. Then you can add or subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator. Reduce your answer if applicable, and convert the answer to a mixed fraction if desired. Here's an example: 2 1/2 + 4 3/4 = 5/2 + 19/4 = 10/4 + 19/4 = 29/4 = 7 1/4. Another example: 5 6/7 - 3 9/10 = 41/7 - 39/10 = 410/70 - 273/70 = 137/70 = 1 67/70.

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