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How To: Convert top heavy fractions to mixed numbers

This is a video tutorial in the Education category where you are going to learn how to convert top heavy fractions to mixed numbers. Top heavy fractions are fractions with numerators greater than denominators. Mixed numbers are combination of whole numbers and fractions. To convert 12/5, find out how many 5s are in 12. The answer is 2 and after you remove two 5s from 12, you are left with 2. So, 12/5 is equal to 2 2/5. Similarly, in 10/3, you have three 3s in 10 and you are left with 1. So, 1...

How To: Convert percents to decimals

Math Problem Generator shows us how to convert the percentage into decimals in a simple and in a very effective manner. To convert the numbers from the percentage mode to a decimal mode you need to know how to shift the decimals. take any number which is in percentage mode, here it is taken as 85.6% and then take the decimal point and move it to the left two times and that is where you will find there is no more place to move. So the resulting decimal would be equal to 0.856. This is a simple...

How To: Convert vinyl records to mp3 using Audacity

Looking to convert your vinyl records to mp3? In this two-part tutorial learn how to using the software program Audacity and the LAME plugin installed. This video is helpful for those DJs who use Serato, Final Scratch, Traktor Scratch, or Virtual Vinyl and need conversion help. You can download Audaicty here.

How To: Convert a Epiphone Mandobird into a ukulele

In this video tutorial, Rob Pelletier demonstrates how to convert an Epiphone MandoBird electric mandolin into a ukulele. He calls it the "Epiphone Cukubird." For detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to get started modding your own electric mandolin into an übercool custom ukulele, watch this home modding how-to.

How To: Convert chest tube to bulb suction in nursing

Studying to be a nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to convert chest bulbs into bulb suction. Every nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how easy it is to convert chest tubes to bulb suction. These medical tips are sure to help you pass your nursing exam with flying colors. This demonstration is that of a patient who is second day post-op. Always make sure you avoid getting air bubbles into any of the tubes while converting.

How To: Convert a .docx file format to .doc using Zamzar

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to convert .docx file format to a .doc file. Begin by downloading and saving the file to your desktop. Then open your internet browser and go to this link: Zamzar/]. In Step 1, click on Browse and locate the file that you want to convert. In Step 2, select .doc as the format that you want to convert the file to. In Step 3, type in your email address. In Step 4, click on Convert and wait for it to upload. Now open your email to find the sent converted ...

How To: Add a radio station to Replay AV

Replay AV is the newest software to come out for downloading steaming audio from the web. Replay AV allows you to download audio from different sources all over the web. You can even record radio broadcasts and set your account to record the station. This video will show you how to add a radio station to Replay AV.

How To: Convert MP4 files to MP3 in iTunes 8

In this tutorial, we learn how to convert MP4 files to MP3 files in iTunes 8. With some purchased music, you can right click "convert to MP3", so check that out first. If you can't do this, create a new folder in iTunes, then go through your music to choose what you want to convert. Drag these into your new folder, then place a CD into your disc drive. After you do this, click on "burn disc", and a new window will pop up. It will ask you what speed you want and if you want to make it into an ...

How To: Convert Flash FLV files to AVI video

In this how to video, you will learn how to convert a flash video to an AVI file. First, download the Pazera Converter program. Open the program. At the left hand corner, click add files and find your flv file. Next, select and open it. Once it is imported, go to output directory and choose which folder you want the new file to be placed. Go to output file format and click AVI. You can also choose MPG instead if you want. Now click the convert button at the top. You will see a progress bar. O...

How To: Convert integers to dates with Excel's DATE function

New to Microsoft Excel? Looking for a tip? How about a tip so mind-blowingly useful as to qualify as a magic trick? You're in luck. In this MS Excel tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 141st installment in their series of digital spreadsheet magic tricks, you'll learn how to take the number 1 (for day one of the month) and use the DATE function to convert it to a serial number formatted as a date.

How To: Convert a percentage to a decimal number

Learn how to easily convert percentage values into decimals in this quick video. When converting percentages it is important to remember that a percentage simply means to divide by 100. For example, take 5%. That means 5 divided by 100 or 0.05. These can easily be done on your calculator once you understand the meaning of percentage. Another example, let's take 23%. Divide 23 by 100 and you get .23. Finally, as a last example takes 99%. Take 99 divide it by 100 and the answer will come out to...

How To: Convert movie files to a DVD with DVD Exact Copy

In this video from Act2Scene5 we learn how to convert movie files to a DVD with DVD Exact Copy. Using 1 Click DVD Movie you can convert your movie files into DVD's. All you have to do is pull your movie file from where you have it on your computer. Open it up in the program. Then 1 Click DVD Movie will scan the file. Click the Start button and the program will transcode the movie file and it will convert it to a format that can be burned onto a blank DVD. It can also create menus for your DVD...

How To: Solve 3 different types of percent problems

In this video the instructor shows how to compute percentage problems. Percentage was first used in ancient Rome when the emperor Augusts levied a 1/100 of a tax on goods sold. To solve percentage problems you need to know how to convert between percentages and decimals. When you have a value in decimal, to convert it into percentage, shift the point two decimals to the right. To convert from percentages to decimals, shift the decimal two places to the left. For example to convert .50 to perc...

How To: Convert from cubic yards to cubic feet and inches

brettman6533 teaches you how to convert from cubic yards to cubic feet and inches. The volume of a cube is side cubed. If the side of a cube is 1 foot, then the volume would be 1 foot squared. Knowing that a foot equals 12 inches, you transform that into 1 times 12 in times 12 in times 12, which equals 1728 inches squared. If you want to convert a cubic yard, you have to remember 1 yard equals 3 feet. So now 1 yard squared is 1 times 3 feet times 3 feet times 3 feet, which is 27 feet squared....

How To: Convert temperature measured in Celsius to Fahrenheit

This video teaches how to convert a value in Celsius to Fahrenheit in simple steps. First take a paper and marker and keep in mind a Celsius value (e.g-32) to convert into Fahrenheit. Now use the formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit which is F=1.8(32)+32. Use a calculator to calculate the formula and you will get the result as 89.6 Fahrenheit. Now round it off the and your final result will be 90 degree Fahrenheit.

How To: Understand & calculate percentages with word problems

This video begins with teaching of percentage lesson. He is also teaching conversion of percentage to decimal and vise verse. This teaching is using advanced technology note pad when he goes on writing on pad that will display on screen. He is telling that percent 35% in decimal it is .35 and if decimal 2 it is 20% in percent. And he was teaching how to convert fraction to percent by taking one example 7/8 , to convert this first we have to divide 7 by 8 then we get answer .875 then to conver...

How To: Convert percents to decimals in math

There will be a time when the need to know how to convert a percent to a decimal will arise. Maybe it will be when trying to calculate a percentage discount on an item to be purchased. The item is 30% off, but what does that mean? How do you calculate the discount if the original price is $92? Learn how to easily convert percent to decimal by following these easy instructions. Percentage means "per 100." In other words, 50% means 50 per 100. The easiest way to convert percentage to decimal is...

How To: Convert metric units

In this video the instructor shows how to convert between different metric units. He shows a three step approach to do this. He shows a hierarchy of units arranged from millimeters to kilometers etc. Now he says that the first step is to identify the current units of the values. Next you need to identify the units you want the value in. Next he asks you to see which direction you have to move in the graph and by how many places and now he says that to convert the value in the new units you ne...

How To: Convert decimals into fractions

In this simple tutorial the author shows the basic arithmetic operations like converting a terminating decimal into a fraction. He says that the complexity depends up on the number we are converting. He asks us to imagine the decimal as a fraction with an imaginary denominator of value one. Now he intends to remove the decimal in the numerator by moving it to the right of the number and he tells us to similarly move similar number of decimal places in the denominator to maintain the original ...

How To: Convert AVCHD (MTS) files into HD MPEG 2 in Premiere

Just happen to have some video footage in AVCHD format? That would be "Advanced Video Coding High Definition"—you know—HD video files. If you've got some of those MTS files (like from a Canon HG10 camcorder) you want to open in a program that doesn't support them, like QuickTime or Premiere Pro, then you're going to have to convert them to a different format. Here's a way to convert them without losing the quality. You'll be converting the MTS files into HD WMVs at 4,000 kbps with a program c...

How To: Convert NURBS to polygons in Autodesk Maya 2011

Need to convert a NURBS surface to plain old polygons when working in Maya 2011? This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Autodesk's popular modeling software or a seasoned 3D artist just looking to better acquaint yourself with the Maya 2011 workflow, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For specifics, watch this free video guide.

How To: Convert between scientific and decimal notation

Need to know how to convert between scientific and decimal notation? Learn how with this free video math lesson. From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Internet, it's easier than ever to follow in their footsteps (or just study for that next big test).

How To: Convert between units of speed in basic arithmetic

Need help converting between miles per hour and feet per minute? Between inches per second and yards per day? Learn how. From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Internet, it's easier than ever to follow in their footsteps (or just finish your homework or study for that next big test). With this installment from Internet pedagogical superstar Salman Khan's series of free ...

How To: Convert between metric units

Need help figuring out how to convert between the assorted metric units? From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Internet, it's easier than ever to follow in their footsteps (or just finish your homework or study for that next big test). With this installment from Internet pedagogical superstar Salman Khan's series of free math tutorials, you'll learn how to convert betw...

How To: Convert between radians and degrees in trigonometry

Need to know how to convert between radians and degrees? Learn how. From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Internet, it's easier than ever to follow in their footsteps (or just finish your homework or study for that next big test). With this installment from Internet pedagogical superstar Salman Khan's series of free math tutorials, you'll learn how to convert between r...

How To: Convert video for your Sony PSP with help from cnet

The Sony PSP is one of the most useful little pieces of video game technology to hit the market in some time. It has pretty sweet graphics, can play music, and store some of your favorite videos. In this tutorial, the people from cnet will show you how to convert videos from your computer to play in your Sony PSP. Good luck and enjoy!

How To: Convert photos to black & white in Photoshop CS3

In this tutorial Lindsay Adler will teach you how to do exquisite black and white conversions in Photoshop (cs3 and newer). Using the black and white adjustment layer tool in Photoshop, photographers are given complete control and simplicity for converting images to black and white. Lindsay will introduce you to the power of this Photoshop tool and provide several tips on making conversions.

How To: Convert your motorcycle to electric power

This how-to video shows how to build your own electric motorcycle; a nice way to change from gas to batteries to save the environment. There is lots of welding, but the key to welding is dropping the piece and checking if it stays together. Spindles and sprockets must align and then you are set. Check out this video customization tutorial and learn how to convert a motorcycle to electric power.