Find Unusual Fractions: 16/64, 10a+b/10b+c = a/c

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In summary, the conversation discusses finding unusual fractions for a given fraction n/m such that n>=11 and m<=99. The speaker suggests using the equation (10a+b)/(10b+c)=a/c to solve for other unusual fractions, but is currently stuck in the process.
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16/64 is an unusual fraction such that when you cancel 6's from the top and bottom youre left with correct answer of 1/4.
I need to Find a way for finding all other unusal fractions for a fraction n/m such that n>=11 , and m <=99.

I have tried writing it as (10a+b)/(10b+c)=a/c ,but stuck
Thanks for any help

NB:this is not a homework question to the mods
 
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Here's a start:

[tex]\frac{10a+b}{10b+c}=\frac{a}{c}[/tex]

[tex]10ac+bc=10ab+ac[/tex] ...Multiply through.

[tex]10a(c-b)=c(a-b)[/tex] ...Factorize

[tex]\frac{a}{c}=\frac{a-b}{10(c-b)}[/tex] ...Solve for a/c

[tex]\frac{10a+b}{10b+c}=\frac{a-b}{10(c-b)}[/tex] ...Substitute from the original equation for a/c

[tex]10ab+ac-10b^2-bc=100ac+10bc-100ab-10b^2[/tex] ...multiply through and expand

[tex]10ab=9ac+bc[/tex] ...simplify

Maybe you can work a bit with this equality.
 

Related to Find Unusual Fractions: 16/64, 10a+b/10b+c = a/c

1. What is an unusual fraction?

An unusual fraction is a fraction that is not commonly seen or used. It may have a unique or uncommon numerator or denominator, or it may have a complex or non-integer value.

2. How do you find unusual fractions?

There are several ways to find unusual fractions. One method is to look for fractions with a non-integer or irrational value, such as 16/64 or 10a+b/10b+c = a/c. Another method is to look for fractions with unusual or uncommon numerators or denominators, such as fractions with prime numbers or non-consecutive numbers.

3. What is the significance of 16/64 and 10a+b/10b+c = a/c?

16/64 and 10a+b/10b+c = a/c are examples of unusual fractions. These fractions have a non-integer or irrational value and may have unique or uncommon numerators or denominators. These types of fractions can be used to challenge students and test their understanding of fractions and mathematical concepts.

4. How do you simplify unusual fractions?

Simplifying unusual fractions follows the same principles as simplifying regular fractions. You can simplify by finding common factors in the numerator and denominator, or by converting the fraction to a decimal and rounding to the nearest whole number. However, with unusual fractions, it may be more difficult to find common factors or the decimal value may be complex.

5. What applications do unusual fractions have in real life?

Unusual fractions have many real-life applications, especially in fields such as engineering, physics, and computer science. For example, in engineering, unusual fractions may be used to calculate the dimensions of complex structures or to measure precise angles. In physics, they may be used to represent complex mathematical equations or to calculate the probability of certain events. In computer science, unusual fractions may be used to optimize algorithms or to represent complex data structures.

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