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DIY Maths: Fractions

FRACTIONS

 
Fractions are:  -1¼, -¾, ½, ¾, 2½, etc.
 
Fraction basics


Understanding fractions 
In this module, you can study what fractions are and some words associated with fractions.

Simplifying fractions 
In this module, you will learn how to write a fraction in its simplest form.

Equivalent fractions 
In this module, you will learn how to tell if fractions are equal to each other.

Comparing fractions 
In this module, you can study how to compare two fractions to see which is larger.

Ordering fractions 
In this module, you can study how to put fractions in order from least to greatest.

Mixed numbers and improper fractions
In this module, you can study how to convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions.


Adding and subtracting fractions

Adding fractions 
In this module you can study how to add fractions.

Subtracting fractions
In this module, you can study how to subtract fractions. 

Adding and subtracting with mixed numbers
In this module, you will learn how to add and subtract numbers that have a whole part and a fraction part.  For example, one-and-a-half minus one-and-three-quarters.


Multiplying and dividing fractions

Multiplying fractions 
In this module, you can learn how to multiply two fractions together.

Dividing fractions 
In this module, you can study how to divide one fraction by another. 

Multiplying and dividing with mixed numbers
This module shows you how to divide mixed numbers and fractions.


Representing and ordering numbers

Converting fractions to decimals 
In this module you can study how to convert a fraction to a decimal.

Converting fractions to percents 
In this module you can study how to convert a fraction to a percent.

Converting between fractions, decimals and percents  
In this module you can study how to convert between fractions, decimals and percents.

Ordering fractions, decimals and percents
In this module you can study how to put a list of fractions, decimals and percents in order from smallest to largest number.

 

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