Basics of Fractions
Provides an introduction to fractions.
 | Introducing Fractions |
Relationship between fractions and whole numbers. Definition of numerator and denominator. Expressing a given part to whole relationship as a fraction. Definition of proper fraction, improper fraction and mixed number.
Equal Fractions
Demonstrates how to express equivalent forms of a fraction.
| Converting Fractions
Conversion of improper fractions to mixed numbers and mixed numbers to improper fractions. |
| Finding Equal Fractions
Reducing fractions to lowest terms. Raising fractions to higher terms. Changing fractions to decimals. Changing decimals to fractions. |
Operations on Fractions
Explains how to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers.
| Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Addition and subtraction of fractions with common denominators and with unlike denominators. Finding the lowest common denominator. |
| Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
Addition and subtraction of mixed numbers with common denominators and with unlike denominators. Simplification of mixed numbers. |
| Multiplying Fractions
Multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers. Shortcut method. |
| Dividing Fractions
Definition of reciprocal. Division of fractions and mixed numbers. |
Combined Computations
Explains the rules of order which must be followed when several operations are being performed together.
| Learning Rules of Order
Order in which to perform operations. Calculation of answers to combined computations. |
Course Review
Consists of multiple choice questions which review skills learned throughout the course.
| Using Fractions
Calculation of math problems involving fractions. |
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