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  2. Cross-multiplication - Wikipedia

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    are solved using cross-multiplication, since the missing b term is implicitly equal to 1: a 1 = x d . {\displaystyle {\frac {a}{1}}={\frac {x}{d}}.} Any equation containing fractions or rational expressions can be simplified by multiplying both sides by the least common denominator .

  3. Simplification - Wikipedia

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    Simplification is the process of replacing a mathematical expression by an equivalent one that is simpler (usually shorter), according to a well-founded ordering. Examples include:

  4. Glossary of mathematical symbols - Wikipedia

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    3. Between two groups, may mean that the first one is a proper subgroup of the second one. > (greater-than sign) 1. Strict inequality between two numbers; means and is read as "greater than". 2. Commonly used for denoting any strict order. 3. Between two groups, may mean that the second one is a proper subgroup of the first one. ≤ 1.

  5. Expression (mathematics) - Wikipedia

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    An expression is often used to define a function, by taking the variables to be arguments, or inputs, of the function, and assigning the output to be the evaluation of the resulting expression. [5] For example, x ↦ x 2 + 1 {\displaystyle x\mapsto x^{2}+1} and f ( x ) = x 2 + 1 {\displaystyle f(x)=x^{2}+1} define the function that associates ...

  6. Fraction - Wikipedia

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    For example, in the fraction ⁠ 3 / 4 ⁠, the numerator 3 indicates that the fraction represents 3 equal parts, and the denominator 4 indicates that 4 parts make up a whole. The picture to the right illustrates ⁠ 3 / 4 ⁠ of a cake. Fractions can be used to represent ratios and division. [1]

  7. Clearing denominators - Wikipedia

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    The simplified equation is not entirely equivalent to the original. For when we substitute y = 0 and z = 0 in the last equation, both sides simplify to 0, so we get 0 = 0, a mathematical truth. But the same substitution applied to the original equation results in x/6 + 0/0 = 1, which is mathematically meaningless.

  8. Irreducible fraction - Wikipedia

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    In the second step, they were divided by 3. The final result, ⁠ 4 / 3 ⁠, is an irreducible fraction because 4 and 3 have no common factors other than 1. The original fraction could have also been reduced in a single step by using the greatest common divisor of 90 and 120, which is 30. As 120 ÷ 30 = 4, and 90 ÷ 30 = 3, one gets

  9. Equality (mathematics) - Wikipedia

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    In this equality, A and B are distinguished by calling them left-hand side (LHS), and right-hand side (RHS). [3] Two objects that are not equal are said to be distinct. [4] Equality is often considered a kind of primitive notion, meaning, its not formally defined, but rather informally said to be "a relation each thing bears to itself and ...