Fractions help you in your everyday life. An example of a fraction is 1/4. An example of an adding a fraction is 1/4+3/4=4/4=1. When the denominaters are the same you do not add the denominators, you keep them the same. If the denominaters are not the same you find the LCD. (lowest common denominator) The LCD makes the denominaters the same. Fractions are a part of a whole. Like they can be part of a candy bar, a circle, a ruler, or anything.
In a ruler, the different parts between each inch are fractions.
How many pieces total is the denominator, and how many are colored (or eaten, like in a pizza) is the numerator.
When you multiply fractions you multiply the top, then multiply the bottom. Then ask yourself two questions: 1. How low can you go: this means to simplify the fraction 2. Is it improper. If it's improper, you need to change to a mixed fraction
When you divide fractions, you've got to multiply the reciprocal.
Fractions are sometimes difficult for some people and some fractions are very easy for some people. Fractions are very interesting !! Check out this fun fraction site.
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