Thursday, February 7, 2013

Dividing Mixed Numbers


This video shows how to divide mixed numbers by converting to improper fractions, then flipping the second fraction, then multiplying straight across.  Finish up by simplifying your answer.

For a printable worksheet from math-drills.com, click here.

**If you have any questions, make them in the comments

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Dividing Fractions


This discusses how to divide fractions by flipping the second fraction, then multiplying. Remember to simplify your answer.

For a printable worksheet from math-drills.com, click here.

**If you have any questions, make them in the comments

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers


This video shows how to multiply whole numbers and fractions by converting the whole number to a fraction with the denominator of 1, then multiplying straight across.  Finally, simplify your answer.

Click here for a printable worksheet from dadsworksheets.com

**If you have any questions, make them in the comments

Monday, February 4, 2013

Multiplying Fractions


3 words: multiply straight across!  Then simplify, of course.

For a printable worksheet from dadsworksheets.com, click here

**If you have any questions, make them in the comments

Friday, February 1, 2013

Subtracting Mixed Numbers

This video goes through how to subtract mixed numbers: if the larger number has the bigger fraction, then find the LCD, make both fractional parts have the same denominator, then subtract and simplify (don't forget the whole numbers, too!).  If the bigger number has a smaller fraction, then borrow 1 whole number (remember your whole number is any number divided by the same number, so make sure that number is the same as your denominator).

For a printable worksheet from worksheetplace.com, click here

**If you have any questions, make them in the comments

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Adding Mixed Numbers


This video goes through how to add mixed numbers: first, write fractional parts with a common denominator, then add.  Once added, add the whole number to the mix, and simplify as needed.

For a printable worksheet from tlsbooks.com, click here

**If you have any questions, make them in the comments

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators


This video shows the process of adding fractions with unlike denominators: finding the least 
common denominators, then making each fraction have that denominator, then add.  Once 
added, simplify your answer.

Click here for a printable worksheet from math-drills.com.


**If you have any questions, make them in the comments

Monday, January 28, 2013

Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators


This video shows how to add and subtract fractions when they start with like denominators.  Simply add the numerators (keep the denominators the same), then simplify.

Click here for a worksheet from www.superteacherworksheets.com

**If you have any questions, make them in the comments

Friday, January 18, 2013

Comparing Fractions


This video demonstrates 2 different ways of comparing fractions: using the Least Common Multiple (LCM) and converting to a percentage.

Click here for a printable practice worksheet from www.math-drills.com

**If you have any questions, make them in the comments

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Fractions: Least Common Multiple


This video describes the process and beginning uses of finding the Least Common Multiple (The LCM is an essential skill when it comes to adding and subtracting fractions).  

Click here for a printable practice worksheet from www.superteacherworksheets.com.


**If you have any questions, make them in the comments

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

SImplifying Fractions


This video goes over the process of simplifying fractions.
*Note - you know you have simplified if one fraction term is a prime number and is not a factor of the other number.

Click here for a printable practice worksheet from Dr. Mike's Math Games for Kids 


**If you have any questions, make them in the comments

Monday, January 14, 2013

Greatest Common Factor


This video demonstrates the steps to finding the Greatest Common Factor, which is most helpful when it comes to simplifying fractions.


Click here for a printable practice worksheet from mathx.net



**If you have any questions, make them in the comments

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Fractions to Percent Equivalents


This video goes over the basic fraction to percent equivalents and how to compute them.


**If you have any questions, please make them in the comments

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Equivalent Fractions - Part Deux


This video goes over the practical use of equivalent fractions in 5th grade.

Click here for a printable practice worksheet from math-salamanders.com


**If you have questions, make them in the comments


Monday, January 7, 2013

Equivalent Fractions - Part 1


This video shows the basics behind what equivalent fractions are and how to get any fraction's equivalent.

Click here for a printable practice worksheet from math-salamanders.com.


**If you have questions, make them in the comments

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Fractions - Mixed to Improper



This video shows the process of converting mixed numbers to improper fractions.


Click here for a printable practice worksheet from math-drills.com.

**If you have any questions, post them in the comments


Friday, January 4, 2013

Fractions - Improper to Mixed


This video shows the process of converting improper fractions to mixed numbers.

Click here for a printable practice worksheet from math-salamanders.com


**If you have questions, make them in the comments

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Fractions as Division



This clip shows how fractions are simply division problems.


**If you have any questions, make them in the comments

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Fractions - Basic Concepts


This video covers the very basic of concepts regarding fractions: how to identify and read and write fractions.


**If you have any questions, make them in the comments