Educational Math Blogs
The Order of Operations: PEMDAS Rule
In Japan, the math problem went viral after a study found that only 60% of individuals in their 20’s were able to get the correct answer, lower than the 90% success rate in the 1980s. This study reflects the reality around the world that more and more students have given less importance to mastering the […]
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Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent fractions represent the same size even if the numbers look different. Let’s take a look at the pizzas below. The two fractions have different numerators and denominators but represent the same size of pizza slices. when simplified, is actually . It is important to remember that these two fractions still represent two different ways […]
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Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Multiplying and dividing fractions is easier than adding and subtracting fractions. It does not require a lot of steps because it only involves multiplying and simplifying. When multiplying fractions, you take the numerators and multiply them. You also do the same with the denominators. If needed, the final product is simplified by dividing the numerator […]
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