Rules for Avoiding Common Errors
Simplifying === 10 = Greatest Common Factor Write the numerator and denominator as a product of factors, then cancel common factors and obtain the result. Reduce
Simplifying === Write the numerator and denominator as a product of common factors then cancel the common factors and obtain the result. = Repeat the simplification process until all common factors are removed.
Converting Mixed Numbers = Multiply the whole number by the denominator Add the numerator to the result Compute the final result Place over the initial denominator
Converting Mixed Numbers = Multiply the whole number by the denominator Add the numerator to the result Compute the final result Place over the initial denominator
Multiplying = = = Fraction Multiplication Fraction Simplification
Multiplying = = = 5 2 Fraction Multiplication Fraction Simplification
Dividing === Fraction Division Fraction Simplification and Multiplication
Dividing = = = Fraction Division Fraction Simplification = Mixed Number Conversion 35 8 =9 Fraction Multiplication
Adding/Subtracting == = Fraction Addition/Subtraction Fraction Simplification
Adding/Subtracting = = = Common Denominator = ?????? = Fraction Addition/Subtraction
Rules of Fractions Review Fraction Simplification Mixed Number Conversion Fraction Multiplication Fraction Division Fraction Addition/Subtraction
YOU TRY IT
Fractions: Steps for Success 1. Know the fraction rules and how to apply them 2. Show your work and write out each step 3. Check your work for errors or careless mistakes
= = = 21 8 Mixed Number Conversion Fraction Addition
= = Fraction Subtraction
Fraction Simplification = = = = 2 5 = 6 5 Fraction Multiplication
= = Fraction Simplification Fraction Division = = 16 5 Fraction Multiplication