Tony Has 7/8 Of A Candy Bar
Introduction
Do you love candy bars? Tony does too! But what happens when he only has 7/8 of a candy bar? In this article, we will explore the world of fractions and how Tony deals with his incomplete candy bar.
What Are Fractions?
Fractions are a way to represent a part of a whole. For example, if you have a pizza and you eat half of it, you can represent that as 1/2. The top number in a fraction is called the numerator and the bottom number is called the denominator.
Tony's Candy Bar
Tony loves candy bars and he was excited to open one. Unfortunately, he dropped it and only 7/8 of the candy bar remained. Tony was disappointed but he still wanted to enjoy his candy bar.
Equivalent Fractions
Tony was confused about how much of the candy bar he had left. He knew he had 7/8 but he wanted to know how much that was in other fractions. Equivalent fractions are fractions that have the same value but are written differently. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.
Converting Fractions
Tony wanted to know how much 7/8 was in other fractions. He learned that he could convert 7/8 to other fractions by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number. Tony found out that 14/16 and 21/24 were equivalent fractions to 7/8.
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Tony wanted to share his candy bar with his friend but he only had 7/8 left. He needed to know how much more he needed to make a whole candy bar. To add or subtract fractions, the denominators must be the same. Tony found out that he needed 1/8 more to make a whole candy bar.
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Tony was curious about how much candy he would have if he had two candy bars with 7/8 each. To multiply or divide fractions, multiply the numerators and denominators separately. Tony found out that he would have 49/64 of a candy bar if he had two candy bars with 7/8 each.
Improper Fractions
Improper fractions are fractions where the numerator is larger than the denominator. Tony learned that 7/8 was not an improper fraction because the numerator was smaller than the denominator. He found out that 8/7 was an improper fraction.
Mixed Numbers
Mixed numbers are a combination of a whole number and a fraction. Tony learned that he could convert an improper fraction to a mixed number by dividing the numerator by the denominator. He found out that 8/7 was equivalent to 1 and 1/7.
Conclusion
Tony may have only had 7/8 of a candy bar but he learned a lot about fractions. He discovered equivalent fractions, how to convert fractions, and how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. Tony also learned about improper fractions and mixed numbers. He may not have had a whole candy bar but he had a whole lot of knowledge!