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The ability to work confidently with fractions, both number fractions and algebraic fractions, is an essential skill which underpins all other algebraic processes. In this leaflet we remind you of how number fractions are simplified, added, subtracted, multiplied and divided.
Cheat Sheet for Fractions. Converting Fractions: Mixed to Improper: Multiply the whole number by the denominator (bottom number) Add the numerator (top number) This number becomes the new numerator. The denominator stays the same. Example: . 5. 3 × 5 = 15. 15 + 2 = 17. 17. 5. 2. Improper to Mixed: Divide the numerator by the denominator.
Enter the fraction you want to simplify. The Fraction Calculator will reduce a fraction to its simplest form. You can also add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions, as well as, convert to a decimal and work with mixed numbers and reciprocals. We also offer step by step solutions.
In this unit we shall look at the basic concept of fractions — what they are, what they look like, why we have them and how we use them. We shall also look at different ways of writing down the same fraction.
Multiplying Fractions Dividing Fractions Multiplying Fractions Dividing Fractions Video 142 Video 134. 1. Work out..... (1) 2. Work out..... (1) 3. Work out Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form..... (2) 4. Work out Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form. ... 5 7 8 × 3 4 4 5
A fraction consists of two numbers separated by a bar in between them. • The bottom number, called the denominator, is the total number of equally divided portions in one whole.
Simple questions on finding fractions of an amount, starting with unit fractions and building up to non-unit fractions of measures with units e.g. 5/7 of £35.
