How to Solve Proportions With Mixed Numbers

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Tip 1 - Proportions with Mixed Numbers, Fractions, or Decimals (Tough Ones)

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Proportions with Mixed Numbers, Fractions, or Decimals (Tough Ones)

I go through eight proportion problems, four with the variable in the numerator and four with the variable in the denominator; I advocate a slightly different approach…

For further reading: https://vimeo.com/113643162 [1]

Tip 2 - Solving Proportions With Mixed Numbers | eHow

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Solving Proportions With Mixed Numbers | eHow

In order to make solving proportions with mixed numbers easier, simply turn the mixed number into an improper fraction. Solve proportions with mixed numbers by using cross multiplication with help...

Tip 3 - Solving a proportion with an unknown variable (example)

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Solving a proportion with an unknown variable (example)

Here's a great video where we explain the reasoning behind solving proportions. We'll put some algebra to work to get our answers, too.

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