After completing this course the student should be able to:
 

	Add subtract multiply and divide fractions
	Write equal fractions
	Perform combined computations
	Use fractions to solve application problems

Basics of Fractions
Provides an introduction to fractions.
 

Introducing Fractions

Relationship between fractions and whole numbers.  Definition of numerator and denominator.  Expressing a given part to whole relationship as a fraction.  Definition of proper fraction improper fraction and mixed number.

Equal Fractions
Demonstrates how to express equivalent forms of a fraction.
 

	Converting Fractions Conversion of improper fractions to mixed numbers and mixed numbers to improper fractions.
	Finding Equal Fractions Reducing fractions to lowest terms.  Raising fractions to higher terms.  Changing fractions to decimals.  Changing decimals to fractions.

Operations on Fractions
Explains how to add subtract multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers.
 

	Adding and Subtracting Fractions Addition and subtraction of fractions with common denominators and with unlike denominators.  Finding the lowest common denominator.
	Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers Addition and subtraction of mixed numbers with common denominators and with unlike denominators.  Simplification of mixed numbers.
	Multiplying Fractions Multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers.  Shortcut method.
	Dividing Fractions Definition of reciprocal.  Division of fractions and mixed numbers.

Combined Computations
Explains the rules of order which must be followed when several operations are being performed together.
 

Learning Rules of Order Order in which to perform operations.  Calculation of answers to combined computations.

Course Review
Consists of multiple choice questions which review skills learned throughout the course.
 

Using Fractions Calculation of math problems involving fractions.