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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-09-03

Why is it helpful to write numbers in different ways?

Asked by aarongreene29

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You should write numbers in as many ways as you possibly can to make new connections in your brain. Knowing how to write numbers in many different ways can help you solve complex problems more easily. Doing this can also reinforce the mathematical principles and logic you have memorised.
Writing one in many different ways:
1=1/1=2/2=3/3=4/4=(-1)/(-1)=(-2)/(-2)
=1.0=1.00=1.000=(1/2)+(1/2)=(1/3)+(1/3)+(1/3)
=(1/4)+(1/4)+(1/4)+(1/4)
Writing a half in many different ways:
1/2=(1/4)+(1/4)=(1/6)+(1/6)+(1/6)
=(1/8)+(1/8)+(1/8)+(1/8)=4*(1/8)
=2/4=3/6=4/8=5/10=0.5=0.50
etc...etc...

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

Writing numbers in different ways enhances understanding, problem-solving, and flexibility in thinking. It improves number sense, which is crucial for mathematical success and real-life applications. Different representations help highlight relationships between numbers and simplify calculations.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-10-13