There are several reasons why solving math riddles is beneficial for you. First, they allow you to practice problem-solution strategies. Second, they give you a chance to review basic mathematical ...

First we convert each fraction into like fraction. 2/9 = (2 x 7)/(9 x 7) = 14/63. 2/3 = (2 x 21)/(3 x 21) = 42/63. 8/21 = (8 x 2)/(21 x 3) = 24/63. If denominators are same, then, greater the ...

Many children never master fractions. When asked whether 12/13 + 7/8 was closest to 1, 2, 19, or 21, only 24% of a nationally representative sample of more than 20,000 US 8th graders answered ...

Over the past year, since I took over the common-core math beat, I’ve been thinking a lot about fractions. As I wrote in November, the Common Core State Standards for mathematics emphasize fractions ...