Fraction and Decimal Busting Concepts

The video tutorial covers the concepts of fraction and decimal busting. Fraction busting involves clearing fractions from an equation by multiplying through by the least common denominator (LCD). Decimal busting involves removing decimals by multiplying by powers of 10. The tutorial provides examples for both methods, demonstrating how to simplify equations by eliminating fractions and decimals, making them easier to solve.

What is the main goal of fraction busting?

• To find the greatest common factor

• To convert fractions to decimals

• To eliminate fractions from an equation

• To add fractions together

What is the first step in fraction busting?

• Add all fractions together

• Multiply the equation by the least common denominator

• Convert fractions to decimals

• Multiply by the greatest common factor

In the example given, what is the least common denominator used?

• 3

• 5

• 10

• 15

Why is the least common denominator important in fraction busting?

• It reduces the fractions to simpler terms

• It helps in adding fractions

• It finds the greatest common factor

• It converts fractions to whole numbers

What happens to the equation after multiplying by the least common denominator?

• The equation becomes more complex

• The fractions are eliminated

• The equation remains unchanged

• The equation is divided by the LCD

What is the purpose of decimal busting?

• To convert decimals to fractions

• To find the least common multiple

• To eliminate decimals from an equation

• To add decimals together

How do you clear decimals in decimal busting?

• By converting decimals to fractions

• By dividing by the smallest decimal

• By multiplying by a power of 10

• By adding 10 to each term

In the example given, what power of 10 is used to clear the decimals?

• 1000

• 10

• 10000

• 100

What is the result of moving the decimal two places to the right?

• The number becomes smaller

• The number becomes larger

• The decimal is eliminated

• The number is divided by 100

What is the final step in both fraction and decimal busting?

• Solve the equation as usual

• Add all terms together

• Convert all terms to fractions

• Divide the equation by the LCD