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Measure length, weight, and capacity, shop, tell time, and calculate medication, dosage, etc.
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For example, imagine the result of baking a cake by mixing together a pound of butter, a gallon of milk, an entire bag of flour, and an entire box of baking powder.
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The product would likely be protruding out of the oven or just flat out unappetizing.
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Thus, we use fractions of measurements to create an ideal proportion of ingredients to ensure that the taste, that we produce a tasty product.
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In your discussion post, please complete the two tasks.
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Summarize a specific scenario that demonstrates how you use fractions in your own life.
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Describe one way in which you believe fractions will be used in your future career.
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Okay, so first of all, for this one, a scenario.
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A scenario, of how you would use fractions in your own life, say that baking is a prime example of when i use fractions every single day.
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And say that you use a third of a cup of butter for a recipe for 10 people...