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Fractions / by Mark Zegarelli.

Fractions for dummies (other title)
Zegarelli, Mark, (author.).

Summary:

"Fractions are one of the toughest concepts to master for young mathematicians. Fractions For Dummies makes it easier, with clear explanations, step-by-step solutions, and plenty of example problems--including word problems and tips on how to solve them. You'll also explore the world of decimals and percentages, and you'll learn how all these concepts are related. Students who understand fractions can cook, budget, tip at restaurants, and succeed in their future math learning. Make fractions a piece of pie with this Dummies guide!"-- Back cover.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781394296873
  • ISBN: 1394296878
  • Physical Description: ix, 276 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
  • Publisher: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2025]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Take the fear out of fractions. Develop decimal expertise. Put percents to work in the real world."--
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- Part 1: an overview of fractions, decimals, and percents. What are fractions, decimals, and percents ; Boosting basic skills ; Understanding factors and multiples -- Part 2: fractions. Figuring fractions ; Adding and subtracting fractions ; Multiplying and dividing fractions ; Working with mixed numbers ; Word problems with fractions -- Part 3: decimals. Deciphering decimals ; Applying the basic four operations to decimals ; Word problems with decimals -- Part 4: percents. Probing percents ; Solving percentage problems ; Word problems with percents -- Part 5: the part of tens. Ten important points for working with fractions ; Ten real-world uses for fractions.

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