The fraction may be simplified when the numerator and denominator have a common factor greater than one. Units are often referred to as ones. Eg, 4∙2 has 4 units and 2 tenths, or you could say 4∙2 has ...

Students around the world often dislike mathematics and eagerly await the day when they won’t have to struggle with long, complicated calculations. While the hate is widespread, a comprehensive ...

Fractions, often perceived as daunting, become manageable with the right approach. Addition and subtraction require finding a common denominator, while multiplication involves directly multiplying ...

Over the past year, since I took over the common-core math beat, I’ve been thinking a lot about fractions. As I wrote in November, the Common Core State Standards for mathematics emphasize fractions ...