BasicFrac Fractions

BasicFrac Fractions is a powerful learning aid to help students master addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and comparison of fractions.

Interactive Coaching Calculators and Guides take students step-by-step through each fraction operation.

- Fraction addition by multiplying denominator method
- Fraction addition using the Least Common Denominator

- Fraction subtraction by multiplying denominator method
- Fraction subtraction using the Least Common Denominator

- Fraction multiplication
- Fraction multiplication with cross canceling

- Fraction division
- Fraction division with cross canceling

- Fraction comparison by multiplying denominator method
- Fraction comparison by Least Common Denominator method
- Fraction comparison by cross multiplication method

- Fraction conversion of mixed numbers to improper fractions
- Fraction conversion of improper fractions to mixed numbers

- Equivalent fractions using the LCD
- Fraction reduction using the GCD (GCF)

For convenience, the app also includes :

- Prime factorization by a factor tree

- Finding the LCM by prime factorization
- Finding the LCM by listing multiples

- Finding the GCD by prime factorization
- Finding the GCD (GCF) by listing divisors

Students develop their skills quickly as they work with the Coaching Calculators and see each step of the process in detail.