What are proper and improper fractions? What exactly is a decimal? Do adding and subtracting fractions confuse you? How about multiplying decimals? Rebecca Wingard-Nelson simply explains fraction and decimal skills, such as multiplying and dividing fractions, adding mixed numbers, rewriting fractions, understanding common factors, and more. Whether you are learning this information for the first time—on your own or with a tutor—or you would like to review your math skills, this book will be a great choice.

Introduction

What Is a Fraction?

Fraction Terms

Proper Fractions

Improper Fractions

Mixed Numbers

Comparing Fractions

Comparing Mixed Numbers

Equivalent Fractions

Estimating Fractions

Fractions in Measurement

Adding Fractions

Subtracting Fractions

What Is a Decimal?

Decimals and Fractions

Equivalent Decimals

Comparing Decimals

Rounding Decimals

Estimating Decimals

Adding Decimals

Subtracting Decimals

Further Reading

Internet Addresses

Index

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Making Math Easy series. Though these books, illustrated with cartoon art, may not teach the uninitiated as well as they claim in their introductions, they clearly reinforce the basic principles of mathematics. Each book (except Word) lists key terms (e.g., factor, dividend). Reading list, websites. Ind.

Rebecca Wingard-Nelson has worked in public, private, and home-school mathematics education. She has been involved in various educational math projects, including developing and writing state assessment tests, exit exams, and proficiency tests, as well