Basic Math: Fractions 085

This lesson is part of the series: Basic Math

This is a 72 minute basic math video lesson to help anyone with fractions (also called rational numbers). Learn about the numerator and denominator and how to:
- tell if a fraction is a proper or improper fraction
- find a common denominator
- find the least or lowest common denominator (LCD)
- rename fractions and mixed numbers
- multiply fractions and mixed numbers
- find reciprocals
- divide fractions and mixed numbers
- find equivalent fractions and common denominators
- add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers
- simplify complex fractions
- write a fraction as a decimal
- reduce a fraction to the lowest terms

This lesson contains explanations of the concepts and 51 example questions with step-by-step solutions plus 5 interactive review questions with solutions.

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Simple, easy, examples.

09/23/2009

~ jfilip

This lesson was simple, easy, and had plenty of examples to tie together the ideas with practice. Mostly rudimentary stuff but great for younger students or those that can't remember how to divide fractions.

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