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when multiplying fractions when using a larger number or smaller number makes the product larger or less? should i use a larger number or smaller number to make it smaller

 Oct 18, 2016
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A Smaller number will make the product smaller.

\((1/2) * 0.001 < 1/2\)

 

However, dividing by a smaller number or multiplying by 1 over a small number will result in a large number

\((1/2) * (1/0.001) > 1/2\)

 Oct 18, 2016

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