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3. Click on a Topic to Begin History of FractionsSimplifying Fractions Multiplying FractionsDividing Fractions Adding FractionsSubtracting Fractions References Standard 6-2 The student will demonstrate through mathematical processes an understanding of the concepts of whole-number percentages, integers, and ratio and rate; the addition and subtraction of fractions; accurate, efficient, and generalizable methods of multiplying and dividing fractions and decimals; and the use of exponential notation to represent whole numbers.

4. Fractions as we know them today were developed in India. The Hindus originated the rules for simplifying, multiplying, dividing, adding, and subtracting fractions. Early Hindu books were written on palm leaves before the invention of paper. Return to menu References

5. India is a country located on the continent of Asia. It is the second largest in the world in population. The capital is New Delhi. About 83% of the people are Hindus. Clothing worn by Indians varies by region. Men wear a dhoti and women wear a sari. (Click here for more facts about India.) Flag Return to menu

6. The colors represent the following. At the top, deep saffron (for courage and sacrifice, in the middle, white (for purity and truth), at the bottom, deep green (for faith and fertility). The wheel in the middle is the ancient symbol called the Dharma Chakra (Wheel of Law). Return to menu References

7. What To Do: Subtract the following Fractions. Remember to simplify where applicable. Click on the problem to check your work. Return to menu 1. 7 - 1 = ? 12 12 2. 8 - 4 = ? 15 15 3. 5 - 2 = ? 9 9 4. 9 - 1 = ? 11 11 5. 49 - 9 = ? 50 50 6. 7 - 3 = ? 16 16 7. 8 - 2 = ? 9 9 8. 9 - 7 = ? 10 10 9. 5 - 1 = ? 12 12 6 = 1 12 2 4 15 3 = 1 9 3 8 11 40 = 4 50 5 4 = 1 16 4 6 = 2 9 3 5 = 1 10 2 4 = 1 12 3 References

8. What To Do: Add the following Fractions. Remember to simplify where applicable. Click on the problem to check your work. Return to menu 1. 5 + 6 = ? 13 13 2. 1 + 5 = ? 8 8 3. 13 + 5 = ? 24 24 4. 3 + 5 = ? 8 8 5. 4 + 8 = ? 15 15 6. 5 + 1 = ? 12 12 7. 1 + 7 = ? 10 10 8. 1 + 1 = ? 18 18 9. 6 + 6 = ? 35 35 11 13 6 = 3 8 4 18 = 3 24 4 8 =1 8 12 =4 15 5 6 = 1 12 2 8 =4 10 5 2 = 1 18 9 12 35 References

9. What To Do: Multiply the following Fractions. Remember to simplify where applicable. Click on the problem to check your work. Return to menu 1. 3 x 1 = ? 5 8 2. 2 x 3 = ? 5 5 3. 1 x 1 = ? 9 4 4. 6 x 2 = ? 7 5 5. 3 x 1 = ? 8 2 6. 2 x 2 = ? 3 7 7. 3 x 1 = ? 5 6 8. 1 x 4 = ? 2 7 9. 4 x 5 = ? 5 12 3 40 6 25 1 36 12 35 3 16 4 21 3 =1 30 10 4 = 2 14 7 4 = 1 12 3 References

10. The Taj Mahal is considered one of the eight wonders of the world. It was built by an emperor for his wife. It took 21 years to build. Indian women and girls often put a little round dot called a bindi in the middle of their foreheads. A white dot is worn to show sadness or mourning, a red dot is for joyous occasions. Return to menu References

11. What To Do: Divide the following Fractions. Remember to simplify where applicable. Click on the problem to check your work. Return to menu 1. 3 2 = ? 10 8 3 x 8 =24 =6 10 2 20 5 2. 2 3 = ? 9 4 3. 2 1 = ? 5 2 2 x 4 = 8 9 3 27 2 x 2 = 4 5 1 5 4. 5 3= ? 12 5 5 x 5 =25 12 3 36 5. 1 1= ? 9 4 6. 4 5= ? 7 6 1 x 4 =4 9 1 9 4 x 6 = 24 7 5 35 References

12. 5. 25 = ? 75 9. 5 = ? 10 What To Do: Simplify the following Fractions. Click on the problem to check your work. Return to menu 1. 2 = ? 6 1313 2. 8 = ? 20 3. 4 = ? 6 4. 4 = ? 16 5. 25 = ? 75 6. 21 = ? 28 7. 2 = ? 16 8. 8 = ? 10 10. 20 = ? 50 11. 6 = ? 24 12. 15= ? 25 2525 2323 1414 1313 3434 1818 4545 1212 2525 1414 3535 References

13. Return to menu http://www.scribd.com/doc/10995594/Fractions http://scienceray.com/mathematics/the-history-of-fractions/ http://www.hindu.com/yw/2005/09/16/stories/2005091600110200.htm http://geography.about.com/library/faq/blqzlargecountry.htm http://www.islamicity.com/culture/Taj/default.htm