Sara & Ryan Sheehy
How do you convert a fraction like 2 1⁄3 to an improper fraction? A mixed fraction is made up of a whole number at the front (on the left) followed by a fraction. To convert it to an improper fraction simply multiply the denominator by the whole number and add that number to the numerator. The …
How can you tell if a number is prime? And what is the fastest way to tell if a number is a prime number? A prime number is a number that has just two factors: the number 1 and itself. Therefore, when finding all the factors of a number if you end up with just …
How can you tell if a number is prime? And what is the fastest way to tell if a number is a prime number? A prime number is a number that has just two factors: the number 1 and itself. Therefore, when finding all the factors of a number if you end up with just …
How do you do divide 58 by 3? How can you do division on these two numbers and then check you’ve got the right answer? Division helps to answer how many times a number fits into another number and if there is anything remaining. Therefore, division involves two numbers to start: the divisor and the …
How can you quickly find the factors of a number? Factors are the numbers that divide into another number without leaving a remainder and can never be bigger than the original number. To find factors quickly start with the number 1 and ask yourself the question: can 1 be divided into the original number without …
How can you tell if a number is prime? And what is the fastest way to tell if a number is a prime number? A prime number is a number that has just two factors: the number 1 and itself. Therefore, when finding all the factors of a number if you end up with just …