Tuesday, January 18, 2011

LEARNING 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
To work with ease with Fractions, students have to learn:
  • How to solve complex fractions
  • How to simplify a fraction
  • How to convert fractions into other forms of numbers

Based on the knowledge of all the above mentioned operations, students can learn how to solve fractions.

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