Introduction

What in the world are fractions and decimals? That's what we've been learning in class the last two weeks! Now it's time to combine your math skills with your computer skills and see what you've learned.

Below is a list of questions about the topic of this page. Surf the Internet links on this page to find answers to the questions.

Remember, it isn't how fast you figure this out, it's how well you learned this subject. Good luck!

Questions

1. A. What does 'LCD' stand for?
   B. How do you add two fractions with like denominators?
   C. Listen to Tim and Moby: what do you get when you add 1/4 pie plus 1/2 pie?
   
   
2. What is the most important rule for adding and subtracting decimals?
   
   
3. When you multiply decimals, do align them or ignore them?
   
   
4. How can you write the fraction 8/10 as a decimal?
   
   
5. If you had a hexagon and colored five of the pieces red, how much of the hexagon is red? (answer should be in fraction form)
   
   

The Internet Resources

• Brainpop
• Learning Company
• The Math Page
• AAA Math
• Cool Math for Kids

The Big Question

How are decimals and fractions related to each other?