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How to Subtract Two Fractions Using the Butterfly Method
Can you reduce the fraction 18/35?
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Yes, the fraction 18/35 can be reduced to 9/17.
What is the butterfly method used for?
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The butterfly method is used to subtract two fractions.
What is the first step in the butterfly method?
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The first step is to multiply the numerators of the two fractions.
What is the second step in the butterfly method?
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The second step is to multiply the denominators of the two fractions.
What is the third step in the butterfly method?
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The third step is to multiply the numerator of the first fraction by the denominator of the second fraction.
What is the fourth step in the butterfly method?
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The fourth step is to multiply the numerator of the second fraction by the denominator of the first fraction.
What is the fifth step in the butterfly method?
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The fifth step is to subtract the products of the numerators from the product of the denominators.
What is the final step in the butterfly method?
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The final step is to simplify the resulting fraction if possible.
Can the butterfly method be used for adding fractions?
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No, the butterfly method is specifically for subtracting fractions.
Why is the method called the butterfly method?
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The method is called the butterfly method because the steps create a pattern that resembles a butterfly.
What is the first multiplication done in the butterfly method?
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The first multiplication in the butterfly method is between the numerators of the two fractions.
What is the second multiplication done in the butterfly method?
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The second multiplication in the butterfly method is between the denominators of the two fractions.
What is the third multiplication done in the butterfly method?
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The third multiplication in the butterfly method is between the numerator of the first fraction and the denominator of the second fraction.
What is the fourth multiplication done in the butterfly method?
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The fourth multiplication in the butterfly method is between the numerator of the second fraction and the denominator of the first fraction.
How do you simplify the fraction in the butterfly method?
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You simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor.
Is borrowing necessary in the butterfly method?
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Borrowing is not a step in the butterfly method, but it may be necessary when performing the subtraction step.
What is the result of 4 * 7 in the butterfly method?
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The result of 4 * 7 in the butterfly method is 28.
What is the result of 5 * 2 in the butterfly method?
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The result of 5 * 2 in the butterfly method is 10.
What is the result of 5 * 7 in the butterfly method?
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The result of 5 * 7 in the butterfly method is 35.
What is the result of 28 - 10 in the butterfly method?
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The result of 28 - 10 in the butterfly method is 18.
What is the final answer when subtracting 4/7 from 5/2 using the butterfly method?
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The final answer is 18/35.
Can you reduce the fraction 18/35?
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Yes, the fraction 18/35 can be reduced to 9/17.
What is the butterfly method used for?
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The butterfly method is used to subtract two fractions.