Divide the amount by the denominator. Multiply the answer by the numerator. The multiplication and division can be done in any order. Division is usually done first as the calculation can be easier.

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 ...

It is less straightforward to picture the answer to this addition because the denominators (bottom numbers) are different. You can only add and subtract fractions when the bottom numbers, or ...

We know the struggle with mathematics—for both teachers and students—all too well. Students’ math scores, as per the “Nation’s Report Card,” have plunged to record lows. Misconceptions in early grades ...