Archive for November 14th, 2009

“A Rose By Any Other Name…”

That quote might be a little too early for you in your great literature studies, Colleagues, but it’s never too early – or too late – to see how to maintain the value of a fraction when you change the denominator.  Maybe this handy little link will refresh your memory banks.  Rock on!

Equivalent Fractions

(BTW – This is the kind of stuff you’ll find on the Great Links Abound page.  Make sure you mosey on over there from time to time!;) )

Word Problem: Fractions

A 3-1/2 inch bolt is placed through a piece of wood that is 1-7/8 inches thick.  How much of the bolt is extending out?