January 6, 2026

How to Multiply Mixed Numbers (Step-by-Step)Learning how to multiply mixed numbers is an important next step after multiplying fractions and multiplying fractions by whole numbers. This skill combines several fraction concepts and helps students deepen their understanding of how fractions greater than 1 work. In this post, we’ll break down multiplying mixed numbers into clear, manageable

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January 5, 2026

How to Multiply Fractions by Whole Numbers (Step-by-Step)Learning how to multiply fractions by whole numbers is an important extension of fraction multiplication. Once students understand how to multiply fractions, adding a whole number into the equation helps them see how fractions and whole numbers work together. In this post, we’ll break down multiplying fractions by whole

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January 4, 2026

How to Multiply Fractions (Step-by-Step)Learning how to multiply fractions is often easier for students than adding or subtracting fractions, but it still requires strong fraction understanding. When students know how to multiply fractions correctly – and why the steps work – they build confidence and accuracy. In this post, we’ll walk through multiplying fractions step by

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January 3, 2026

Learning how to subtract whole numbers and fractions is an important bridge skill for upper elementary students. This is often the first time students realize that subtraction doesn’t always stay neatly within whole numbers – and that’s okay! In this post, we’ll focus on subtracting a fraction from a whole number using clear, student-friendly steps. This

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January 2, 2026

In this post, we’ll focus only on how to subtract fractions with different denominators, breaking the process into clear, manageable steps with examples that support student understanding. Subtracting fractions with different denominators is one of the most challenging fraction skills for upper elementary students – but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Once students understand why they

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January 1, 2026

Subtracting fractions can feel tricky at first, especially when the denominators don’t match. The good news? Once students understand why the steps work, subtracting fractions becomes much more manageable. In this post, we’ll walk through subtracting fractions in a clear, student‑friendly way – with examples, visuals you can imagine, and tips teachers love using in

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