All the Rules of Fractions
Do you know all the rules of fractions, even for difficult problems like this one:
GradeA can help you to solve even the most difficult fraction problems like the one we show here.
But before solving problems with fractions, make sure you are understanding fractions first. If you've had trouble in the past, don't worry, we explain fractions using money. |
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| Free Fraction Lessons: All the Rules |
Reduce Fractions |
| Learn how to reduce fractions to lowest terms. We explain what is meant by "equivalent fractions" and teach you a few easy steps to reduce fractions quickly and easily. |
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Add Fractions |
| Have you ever thought it was difficult to learn how to add fractions? We turn this lesson into a pizza party and show you how a few slices can make it really easy to add fractions. You can also use this page to subtract fractions as well |
| Multiply Fractions |
You can learn how to multiply fractions easily...
Just remember this easy rhyme: fly to multiply.
Simply fly across the "tops" then fly across the "bottoms" to get the answer. And by fly, we simply mean multiply. Easy, right? |
Remember: the top is called the numerator and the bottom is the denominator.
Divide Fractions |
Once you know how to multiply fractions, you can lean how to divide fractions in the blink of an eye. Just remember this easy trick: copy, change, flip!
Once you follow those three easy steps, simply multiply the fractions together by flying acorss, and you have your answer. |
| Change Forms |
Fractions can be expressed in several different ways: fractions, decimals, and percents.
As you can see, there are a lot of rules of fractions, but don't worry, we got you covered: |
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