- Addition: To add fractions, first check if they have the same denominator. If not, find a common denominator by listing multiples. Create equivalent fractions with this common denominator. Add the numerators while keeping the denominator the same. Finally, simplify the result if possible.
- Subtraction: To subtract fractions, first check if they have the same denominator. If not, find a common denominator by listing multiples. Create equivalent fractions with this common denominator. Subtract the numerators while keeping the denominator the same. Finally, simplify the result if possible.
- Multiplication: To multiply fractions, write them horizontally. Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Simplify the resulting fraction to its lowest terms.
- Division: To divide fractions, rewrite the division as multiplication by the reciprocal of the second fraction (keep the first fraction, change the operation to multiplication, flip the second fraction). Multiply the numerators and denominators. Simplify the resulting fraction to its lowest terms.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiplying and dividing fractions charts.
