I still don't understand how to simplify. How do I know what numbers to divide or multiply it by to equal the fraction/number you want it to be?

If you are referring to reducing it to lowest term, then that is the simplest form or, otherwise, convert it to mixed numbers.

Only if you are reversing the simplification process. For example, 3 with a radical of 8. 3 squared is 9, so you multiply 9 under the radical with the eight...

A number line is not useful in multiplication. Instead, think of multiplying by 20 as first multiplying by 2 (a relatively easy process) and then multiplying by 10 (which is...

Excel will only show the product. If you also want to see the numbers you multiplied, you will have to write them again.

There really is no difference to the final result based on which mnemonic method you use. PEMDAS is really the same thing. P stands for "parentheses," which is BODMAS refers...

You cannot convert an improper fraction into a proper fraction.

You would turn the 12 into a fraction, into 12/1 because 12/1 is the same thing as 12. Next, an easy way to divide would be to the reciprocal method....

This problem cannot be solved without additional information such as how many digits there are in the number.

Let x be the number. Then 3x - 5 = 5x - 15. Add 15 to both sides: 3x + 10 = 5x. Subtract 3x from both sides: 10 =...

Dividing and Multiplying Fractions: A Step-by-Step Guide If you’re looking to simplify fractions by dividing and multiplying them, this step-by-step guide is here to help. By the end, you’ll be able...