Basic Maths - Adding Fractions

In this lesson we discover that addition of fractions is related to the addition of whole numbers. Addition of fractions with like denominators and then addition of those with unlike denominators are accomplished. Writing the answers in simplest is...

Basic Maths - Dividing Fractions And Review Of Fractions

This lesson has two primary objectives. The first is an introduction to the division of fractions. The concept of the reciprocal is developed. Then, through a discovery process, the method used to divide fractions is investigated. A logical, for is...

Basic Maths - Fractions, Decimals And Percentages

Basic Maths - Introduction To Fractions

Many students are frustrated by fractions. Basic Math introduces the fraction with concrete examples. The structure of the fraction-numerator and denominator-is related to the whole number. <BR>Fundamental fractional operations such as equivalent a...

Basic Maths - Multiplying Fractions

This lesson shows that multiplication of fractions is related to the multiplication of whole numbers. A rationale for the cancelling process is developed. A logical, step-by-step process for multiplying mixed numbers is then developed. Various of...

Basic Maths - Subtracting Fractions

This lesson shows that subtraction of fractions is related to the subtraction of whole numbers. The borrowing process is introduced with a story that gives a concrete picture of what one is doing when borrowing in a fractional subtraction exercise....