Fractions
Take a look at some ABC Splash videos on fractions to familiarise yourself with fraction computation.
Online Fractions Games
Online Fractions Games
- Fraction Board Game (adding and subtracting fractions)
- Fraction Soccer (multiplying fractions)
- Halloween Math Monster (HCF and LCM)
- Snow Sprint Fractions (addition and subtraction)
Multiplying Fractions
To multiply fractions, all you have to do is multiply the numerators and denominators and simplify the result.
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Before you can add or subtract fractions with different denominators, you must first find equivalent fractions with the same denominator, like this:
- Find the smallest multiple (LCM) of both numbers.
- Rewrite the fractions as equivalent fractions with the LCM as the denominator.
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Dividing Fractions
When dividing fractions, turn the second fraction upside down, then multiply.
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