Tuesday, January 18, 2011

WORKING WITH FRACTIONS

Fractions are a type of numbers. There are different types of numbers:
  • Whole Numbers
  • Mixed numbers
  • Integers
  • Fractions
  • Rational Numbers
  • Irrational numbers
Fractions are numbers which are represented as 'parts of a whole' . For example: 2/3 is 2 parts out of the total 3 parts.
Students can learn how to conduct various operations on Fractions like:
  • How to add fractions
  • How to subtract fractions
  • How to divide fractions
  • How to multiply fractions
It is important for students to also learn how to convert Fractions into other forms like:
  • How to convert Fractions into Percentages
  • How to convert Fractions into Decimals
  • How to convert Fractions into Integers
Students can get fluent with solving problems on Fractions with continuous practice.

Monday, January 17, 2011

WORKING WITH FRACTIONS

The study of Fractions is an important topic under Math. Fractions are basically a type of numbers. There are different types of numbers:
  • Whole Numbers
  • Natural Numbers
  • Integers
  • Fractions
  • Rational Numbers
  • Irrational Numbers
  • Fractions are those numbers which are represented as the 'parts of a whole' . For example: 1/4 is one part out of four total parts. Students can learn how to compare fractions and understand the steps involved.
Various mathematical operations can be conducted on Fractions. Students can learn :
  • How to add fractions
  • How to subtract fractions
  • How to divide fractions
  • How to multiply fractions
Division of fractions in turn varies with the different kinds of numbers involved . Students can learn :
  • How to divide fractions with whole numbers
  • How to divide fractions with mixed numbers

Fractions have 2 parts namely the Numerator and the Denominator. The numerator and the denominator can have different types of values. If they consist of variables, they have different properties. Students can learn :
  • How to simplify fractions with variables
  • How to divide fractions with variables