Fractions

Fractions

Subtracting fractions with the area model

This page uses a Geogebra applet to demonstrate subtracting fractions with the area model.

Adding fractions with area model

This page uses Geogebra to demonstrate using an area model to understand adding fractions.

What are fractions?

A fraction is a number that describes part of a whole number. Because fractions are numbers just like 5, or 2, or 23, they live on a number line.

A fraction is made up of a numerator and a denominator:

$$\huge\frac{numerator}{denominator}$$

Where is one whole?

Teaser and introduction goes here. Sample problem here.

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Fraction Calculator

 

 

Use these fraction calculators to see how to solve the four operations with fractions. Click the link to choose the operation you would like to practice.

 

 

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Locating fractions and mixed numbers on a number line

Use this applet to practice placing fractions and mixed numbers on a number line.

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