Visual method for fraction multiplication

Sharma, Shailaja D (2018) Visual method for fraction multiplication. At Right Angles, 7 (2). pp. 55-58. ISSN 2582-1873

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Abstract

A fraction is a ratio of two whole numbers. For the moment we consider only positive fractions; then they are formed as a ratio of two positive whole numbers and written in the form a , b ≠ 0 .b Such a fraction is interpreted as follows: Postulate 1: A collection of a equal-sized objects each of size a units has a combined magnitude or size of units.

Item Type:	Articles in APF Magazines
Authors:	Sharma, Shailaja D
Document Language:	Language English
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Fraction, Proper, Improper, Multiplication, Representation, Visualisation
Subjects:	Natural Sciences > Mathematics
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > University Publications > At Right Angles
Full Text Status:	Public
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/1388
Publisher URL:	http://apfstatic.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-...

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