2006-09-07 16:03:06 · 6 answers · asked by Kristen H 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
You can't reduce 66 and 2/3 to 3/8.
Maybe I didn't understand your question?
2006-09-07 16:10:52 · answer #1 · answered by MsMath 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question is peculiar.
Do you mean (66 + 2/3) - 3/8 ?
Then it is 66 + 16/24 -9/24 = 66 + 7/24
Or do you mean 66 + 2/3 divided by 3/8 ?
Then it is (66 + 2/3) / 3/8 = (66 + 2/3) x 8/3 = 177 + 7/9
Or ... ?
Th
2006-09-07 16:26:54 · answer #2 · answered by Thermo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
divide 66 by 11 and multiply or divide certain numbers to obtain
3/8 from 2/3
2006-09-07 16:12:01 · answer #3 · answered by Neo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Subtract 65 1/6
2006-09-07 16:08:56 · answer #4 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Math girl and efferel sorry spelling - Are seemingly both correct. The intent was a mathmaticl reduction to a common form or denominator I GUESS. Not just a pure subtraction problem. The 1st answer is very clever! I like it. But I cant find a way to do it unless you cut it up with a welder's torch.
2006-09-07 16:18:18 · answer #5 · answered by Any Key! Push Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called a 'SWAG' (Scientific Wild Assed Guess)
Doug
2006-09-07 16:16:29 · answer #6 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋