Maths question

[Kenai]

2 + 1 = 3
6 + 3 = 9

=> (implies) 3/9

=> two thirds

simples

mmmmmmmkay

 

[nightrider1470]

2 + 1 = 3
6 + 3 = 9

=> (implies) 3/9

=> two thirds

simples

Now I know its super easy, I just didnt know the way to do it thats all, no need to all turn in to divs

= Subliminal

 

[iamtheoneneo]

2 + 1 = 3
6 + 3 = 9

=> (implies) 3/9

=> two thirds

simples

that is totaly wrong.

 

[muon]

2 + 1 = 3
6 + 3 = 9

=> (implies) 3/9

=> two thirds

simples

Erm...

 

[Creature]

It's 2/3 =/

 

[whitecrook]

whoooooosh!

 

[kaiowas]

Jusrt as simple as adding the top and bottoms together? lol

To be able to add fractions you need the bottom part (The denominator) to be the same in each fraction. To achieve this you can multiply both top and bottom of one of the fractions by the same number.

In this case 1/3 can be rewritten as 2/6 if you multiply both top and bottom by 2

Once you've done this adding the fractions is as simple as adding the top parts (The numerators) together

So 2/6 + 2/6 = 4/6

4/6 can then be simplified by dividing top and bottom by any common factors (in this case you can divide them by 2 to get 2/3)

 

[[FnG]magnolia]

Now I know its super easy, I just didnt know the way to do it thats all, no need to all turn in to divs

= Subliminal

Tell me you're joking. Please tell me you're joking.

 

[iamtheoneneo]

It's 2/3 =/

THIS!
Its 2/3 and you can check by converting to decimals as it should be 0.66666 (which it is) since the decimal values of 1/3 and 2/6 are each 0.33333

 

[mjt]

What course is this and at what uni?

FWIW, you have to have a common denominator before you can add or subtract fractions.

 

[Dunks]

No need to be so harsh on the OP.

 

[DAnDan]

How does being bad at maths not give me the right to go to university?

You're applying for a uni course that requires you do to some maths before your interview, yet fail at sub-GCSE maths?

 

[nightrider1470]

You either know fractions or you dont! simple as that, just because I didnt know isnt a crime or should be poked fun at

Thats the problem with the world we live in now

 

[Morgoth]

No need to be so harsh on the OP.

There is a time and place for mockery.

This is one of them.

 

[arctine]

Thats the problem with the world we live in now

My thoughts exactly.

(after reading your thread)

 

[Kenai]

You either know fractions or you dont!

This is an acceptable excuse when you are 9 years old, not applying to a university course that involves some sort of entrance exam.

I really hope this is a poor attempt at a troll thread.

 

[DAnDan]

You either know fractions or you dont! simple as that, just because I didnt know isnt a crime or should be poked fun at

Thats the problem with the world we live in now

Nobody said it was a crime, just that we're shocked that someone or your age (and apparently with aims of completing a degree) can't do maths aimed at children whose age is in single digits still.

And as for the problem with the world we live in, we could quite easily turn it around and say the state of some people's education is a "problem with the world we live in".

 

[[FnG]magnolia]

I've just realised you said you had an exam tomorrow. I'd start revising now.

 

[arctine]

For what it's worth, nightrider, I don't look down on you for not being able to add basic fractions.

Subliminal aura has no ****ing excuse, however.

 

[nightrider1470]

I didnt go to school much when I was younger, hence why my maths and English suck!

But not knowing fractions is the key to life hey! lol

Am working hard and trying to aim higher in life even though it doesnt come easy.

Keep the insults coming, should knock my confidence for tomorrow