Content about fractions in elementary mathematics. Exercises, tutorials, problems, and teaching resources for fractions in elementary. Here you will find posts about fractions to make learning mathematics easier and more fun.
Feb02
In today’s post, we’re going to study the concept of ratios using the “Singapore Bar Model” methodology. First, we need to take into consideration that two quantities can be compared in different ways. By subtracting, by a fraction, and by multiplying…but today, we’re going to use ratios as a factor of comparison. To be able to […]
Continue reading »Jan25
In order to subtract or add fractions, we must have the same denominator. We can see this in different cases: Subtract or add fractions with the same denominator: If both fractions to be added or subtracted have the same denominator, we leave the same denominator and add or subtract the numerator. We are going to look […]
Continue reading »Jan11
In this post, we are going to see how to subtract fractions, but for that, you first have to know what the denominator and numerator of a fraction are. The numerator is the number that is written on top of the fraction and the denominator is the number written on the bottom of the fraction. […]
Continue reading »Dec05
In today’s post, we are going to work with the Rule of Three, direct or inverse, by looking at some sample problems. If you want, before we begin, you can review how to use the Rule of 3. First of all, we are going to see what is the difference between the Direct Rule of […]
Continue reading »Nov30
In this post, we are going to look at the concepts of ratio and proportion using an everyday element: a photograph. Have you ever looked at yourself in a photo and thought you looked a little different after changing its size? Taller, with a longer face, or maybe shorter… You’ve got to pay attention to […]
Continue reading »Nov23
In this post, we are going to learn how to divide fractions. In order to do this, we are going to take a look at two different methods: Method 1 for dividing fractions: Cross-multiplication This method consists of multiplying the numerator of the first fraction by the denominator of the second fraction and then writing […]
Continue reading »Oct25
Welcome to Smartick’s blog! Today, we are going to talk about the fractions that we use on a daily basis. I’m sure that you’ve heard of these expressions, and others like them on more than one occasion: Fractions “I have half of a sandwich…” “You’ve eaten a third of your chocolate!” “Could […]
Continue reading »Oct19
Today we are going to look at problems involving the division of fractions. Are you ready to begin? Well, the first thing that we must remember is that in a problem with fractions we should follow all the necessary steps to solve any problem, only we have to add a step for the simplification of […]
Continue reading »Oct10
In today’s post, we are going to learn how to apply Singapore bars to problems with fractions. As we know, we can be asked for various amounts in problems with fractions….so let’s look at a few examples so it is very clear to us! Mind you, fractional numbers have become easy for us so they […]
Continue reading »Sep29
Today we will practice estimating fractions! We’re going to look at the types of problems below: Problem 1: Estimating Fractions. To get a better idea, we’re going to represent the fractions with bars. Let’s start with the first fraction. We can see that the fraction is much closer to 0 than it is to 1. If […]
Continue reading »Sep23
In this post, we are going to learn how we can calculate the lowest terms fractions by reducing them. Before we start, let’s see what lowest terms fractions are: lowest terms fractions are fractions that cannot be simplified further. How do we find the lowest terms of a fraction? There are two methods: Method 1: Divide […]
Continue reading »Aug29
Welcome back to the Smartick blog! Do you know what equivalent fractions are? After reading this post with examples of equivalent fractions, you’ll be an expert. Equivalent fractions are fractions that represent the same amount, even though they may appear to be different. Let’s look at this example: Do you think these fractions represent the […]
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