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Mathematics: Understanding fractions

UNDERSTANDING FRACTIONS

In this module, you can study what fractions are and some words associated with fractions.

 

The above video explains what a fraction is and where to find the numerator and denominator of a fraction.

 

Did you know?

The line in between the top number (numerator) and the bottom number (denominator) means 'divide.'

e.g.   is the same as 0.25

On a calculator: 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25

Practice and study

HOW TO USE A BASIC CALCULATOR

The video explains how to use basic calculator functions and provides examples.

 

0.00 min      addition (+), subtraction (-), multiply (x), divide (÷)

1.19 min      decimal point
2.43 min      C, CE and backspace
4.19 min      square, square root & fractions
6.17 min      percentage (%)