Question 161552: Please help me with this problem:
Arrange the digits form 1 through 9 to from a single fraction which equals 1/3.
Thank you! Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT SOLUTIONS FOR THESE TYPE OF PROBLEMS WHICH REQUIRES A SPECIAL SKILL WORKING WITH NUMBERS AND COMBINATIONS OF NUMBERS.
IT IS NOT SOMETHING THAT CAN BE EASILY TAUGHT.
IF YOU'RE REALLY INTERESTED START COLLECTING THESE TYPE OF PROBLEMS AND WORK OUT YOUR OWN SOLUTIONS.
THIS IS ONE OF THE EASYEST I'VE ENCOUNTERED.
(9-8)-(7-6)-(5-4)+(2*1)/3=1/3
(1-1-1+2)/3
(3-2)/3
1/3
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