Learn about basic fractions such as a half, third and quarter. How to write fractions Written fractions are made up of two parts, the numerator and the denominator. Find out more. How do I compare ...

- Two fractions are multiplied by multiplying their numerators and denominators separately and writing the product as (product of numerators)/(product of denominators). For example, (2/3) x (5/7) = (2 ...

There are two rules to remember when adding or subtracting fractions. The fractions need to have a common denominator. This means the denominator has to be the same. You only need to add or subtract ...

The very word fractions is enough to send a chill down a non-maths specialist's spine and it's safe to say the topic is fraught with misconceptions. Secondary school maths teacher Mel Muldowney points ...