Archive for October, 2009
Fraction Help
Multiplying Fractions:
Change mixed numbers to improper fractions
Cross cancel when possible
Multiply across the top and multiply across the bottom
Simplify if possibleDividing Fractions:
Change to multiplication by flipping the 2nd fraction (reciprocal)
Follow multiplication stepsAdding & Subtracting Fractions:
Rewrite fractions with common denominators
Rewrite mixed numbers as improper fractions
Add/Subtract top (numerator) numbers – denominators stay the same
Simplify when possible
Remember to keep […]