Working With Fractions
It is important to know how to work with fractions in mathematics. A fraction is just another number. In mathematics we write our answers as improper fractions and not mixed numbers.
Let's start with a good review of fractions: http://www.kidsolr.com/math/fractions.html.
Does your fraction have variables in it? You want to go to Simplifying Expressions.
Let's start with a good review of fractions: http://www.kidsolr.com/math/fractions.html.
Does your fraction have variables in it? You want to go to Simplifying Expressions.
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Here is a bit more work on adding fractions with unlike denominators:
http://cuip.uchicago.edu/~jwoods/wit/faddex2.htm.
Need more help with multiplying and dividing fractions? Try this: http://cs.gmu.edu/cne/modules/dau/algebra/fractions/frac4_frm.html.
PRACTICE
Now let's try some practice problems to make sure you have it right: http://www.themathpage.com/Arith/Ar_Pr/mulf1_2.htm.
Ready for a mind-bending puzzle?http://www.mathsisfun.com/puzzles/con-fusing.html.
ASSESS
GAME TIME: http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/fract.cgi?A1=s&A2=6&A15=1. Post your score in the game forum below!
Here is a bit more work on adding fractions with unlike denominators:
http://cuip.uchicago.edu/~jwoods/wit/faddex2.htm.
Need more help with multiplying and dividing fractions? Try this: http://cs.gmu.edu/cne/modules/dau/algebra/fractions/frac4_frm.html.
PRACTICE
Now let's try some practice problems to make sure you have it right: http://www.themathpage.com/Arith/Ar_Pr/mulf1_2.htm.
Ready for a mind-bending puzzle?http://www.mathsisfun.com/puzzles/con-fusing.html.
ASSESS
GAME TIME: http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/fract.cgi?A1=s&A2=6&A15=1. Post your score in the game forum below!
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