Locate the fraction on the fraction wall. Draw a vertical line to the right of the fraction. Create a fraction wall by starting with one whole. Then create several ...

Subtract the integers and subtract the fractions. When the fraction to be subtracted is bigger than the first fraction, change the mixed numbers to improper fractions first then do the subtraction.

Fractions are the basis for most higher-level mathematics. Students need to master the numerical values in earlier grades to tackle topics like algebra later. There’s only one hitch: Fractions can ...