I. Don't. Get. Fractions. Help?

Question

Anything fraction related, me no comprehendo. I'm trying to be self-taught, can anyone direct me towards somewhere that gives clear information on fractions? Everywhere I've looked so far makes no sense, and I can't even understand equivalent fractions!

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How can I learn fractions without a teacher?

Answer 1

Try a different book...it might be the way they're presented that you don't 'get', rather than fractions per se.

Try one of the maths' tutoring sites on the net.

Ask your mum (or whoever is your supervisor!).

Answer 2

Get the Key to Fractions series. They will help you tremendously. Also, your library probably has a lot of books that could help you. Just go see.

ADDED: One more thing: if you don't know your multiplication and division tables, it'll make fractions even harder. Equivalent fractions are almost impossible to learn unless you can see easily the factors for certain numbers. For example, if I have 18/24, I need to see right away that both are divisible by 6 to reduce to to 3/4. So, you really need to know your tables thoroughly to excel in fractions. By thoroughly, I mean you need to be able to be given a number--like 36--and know that you can get 36 by 1 x 36, 2 x 18, 3 x 12, 4 x 9 and 6 x 6. After you know your tables, fractions will be so much easier.

I just thought of another resource for fractions that many have found helpful: http://jumpmath.org/publications/fractio...  There are links at the bottom. If you are older than the indicated grades, that's fine. You can start with this even if you haven't mastered your tables yet as the layout is quite good--but they are assuming you are working on your tables on the side.

Answer 3

http://www.mathsnet.net

Answer 4

fractions are just parts of a whole, like pieces of a pie.

if you cut a pie into fourths, then there are 4 slices, each representing 1/4 of the pie.  If you have two of those slices (2/4 of the pie) it would be the same (equivalent) as having one half of the pie (1/2).

You can check out a site like this, of course going to school would help you learn them best

http://www.visualfractions.com/

Answer 5

1-go to school

2-google>fraction help

Answer 6

I really suggest the Epsilon book from http://www.mathusee.com/ - it's all about fractions.  It teaches you by DVD, with manipulatives, and is really comprehensive.  I'm not sure if it might be a bit young for you - it's a middle school curriculum - but honestly, I learned some things from it.  (It's my son's math curriculum!)

It's one of the best and most user-friendly I've seen. Hope that helps!

Answer 7

Try trigonometry

Answer 8

I'm going to second the Key to Fractions books. I use them in our homeschooling. They'll take you from the very beginnings of fractions right through to more complicated math and they're written for the self-directed learner so they're probably perfect for your needs!

Answer 9

Okay first, Relax and take a deep breathe.

Fractions are hard but not impossible.

There is a Dry-Erase book you can get (check Walmart or one of those Office Supply stores{the school section} ). The book is called 'Beginning Fractions' and it is by Learning Playground (#482090). It will take you from the very basics as to how fractions work (whole,halves,thirds,fourths,sixths,eigh... and comes with it's own fraction circles.

When you first see this book you might think 'that's for little kids', while in some cases this might be true, this is going to be the best way to go to help you understand and get you started.

Glurpy made a good point too.....if you are weak in multiplication/division, you are going to have problems.

Remember ......This too shall pass.

When you start getting frustrated, just leave it for awhile and come back to it later.

Besides you just came a FRACTION of the way by asking for help { bad joke, but I couldn't help myself}.

Chin up and good luck.

Answer 10

Ask some one to help you.

If that fails here are some tips.

I would do "pie charts."

For example lets say I buy you a pizza, un cut. I split it down the middle so there are two sections..bottom number (denominator) and the top (numerator) would be 1 because we split it between us.

The answer would be 1/2.

Do you get that?Start with SIMPLE stuff first.

I buy another pizza for us.

I cut it in 4 pieces (denominator) BOTTOM NUMBER would be 4, because that's how many pieces there are. There are two people so 4 divided into 2 people is 2. So 2 is your numerator (TOP NUMBER.)

So the answer is 2/4.

Here is a really simple, easy site >> http://www.ricksmath.com/fractip.html

Good luck!

Answer 11

Try the books recommended by the other answers. Ask you parent for help. You do need to review your division. Then get hands on.  Cooking is a great way to do this. Make a half a batch of cookies. Actually get apples or other things that you can cut into equal parts and hold in your hand. A Hershey bar is perfect for this exercise. It is pre-divided and easy to break up into equal parts. Remember, when you get frustrated, back off and chill out, then try again. You can do this. You will get it. Once you have the concept down, mastery is is simple.