Fractions for Dummies - Paperback

Fractions for Dummies - Paperback

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Fractions for Dummies - Paperback

Fractions for Dummies - Paperback

$19.99
Sale price  $19.99 Regular price 

by Mark Zegarelli (Author)

An easy, straightforward, and fun guide for learning fractions and its counterparts

Fractions For Dummies is the perfect strategy guide for both understanding and using one of math's most common (and most challenging) topic areas. You'll explore current solving strategies for fraction-related problems, and you'll also discover how to solve problems involving fractions' closely related cousins, decimals and percentages. Dive deep into the basics of these topics before moving on to more advanced uses, such as word problems, with the help of author and experienced math teacher Mark Zegarelli.

This straightforward and intuitive book also includes:

  • Techniques for working with mixed numbers (numbers that include whole amounts and fractions) and more
  • Ways to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions with whole numbers and with each other
  • Strategies for helping and supporting the young student in your life who's struggling with fractions, decimals, and/or percentages

It's time you showed these math areas who's boss. Fractions For Dummies shows you just how easy fractions and the like can be!

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Get the whole story on fractions

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!

Inside...

  • Basic math operations with fractions
  • Clear, easy explanations
  • Tips for solving word problems
  • Convert between fractions, decimals, and percents
  • Working with mixed numbers
  • New fraction strategies being taught in schools

Author Biography

Mark Zegarelli is a math teacher and tutor. He holds degrees in Mathematics and English from Rutgers University and is the author of several math and puzzle books, including Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies, Basic Math & Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies, and Logic For Dummies.

Number of Pages: 288
Dimensions: 0.8 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN
Publication Date: February 05, 2025

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