Fraction Math

The Fraction Math app serves as an educational tool for mastering fractions through a variety of operations, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication, all explained step by step. A review from Wired.com states it is, "Quite a useful app for learning many fraction computations."

This application is capable of handling positive and negative fractions as well as improper fractions, whole numbers, and mixed numbers. Additionally, users can reduce the resulting fractions to their simplest form.

Users have the option to input their own fractions, mixed numbers, and whole numbers, which enhances the learning experience. The app also includes an illustrated glossary of common mathematical terms.

Endorsements from various reviewers highlight its usability:

• Wired.com: "Quite a useful app for learning many fraction computations."
• Fun Educational Apps: "Fraction Math app is easy to use and really takes you step by step when adding, subtracting or multiplying fractions."

The app is suitable for a range of educational levels, making it accessible to both children and adults. For instance:

• A third-grade student can utilize the app to add and subtract fractions with like denominators.
• A fourth-grade student can manage addition or subtraction involving both fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators while also learning to reduce fractions.
• A fifth-grade student can tackle multiplication of fractions with whole numbers and other fractions, as well as dividing fractions and mixed numbers.
• A sixth-grade student or higher can work with negative fractions and larger numbers.

This categorization serves only as a guideline for potential users of the app.

The Fraction Math app offers users flexibility in problem-solving. At each step, two options are presented—sometimes both being valid. For multiplication problems, users can opt to multiply either the numerators or the denominators first. In instances where only one correct step exists, users can choose between the correct answer and an intentionally incorrect option. In such cases, the app explains why the latter choice is not applicable.

An intelligent help system enhances the learning experience by providing over 60 context-sensitive tips relevant to the current state of the app. For example, when searching for a lowest common denominator, the system first outlines how to find it; if users struggle, it subsequently reveals the answer.

The app features a user-friendly smart keyboard that allows for easy number entry with a single tap. When reducing fractions, a specialized prime number keyboard is displayed for convenience.

Animations are present in each step of problem-solving, with adjustable animation speeds available or the option to disable them altogether.

The informative tips include engaging illustrations—over 50 in total—to maintain user interest while covering topics on fractions, mixed numbers, improper fractions, and reduction techniques.

The app's settings are customizable to enhance user experience, allowing control over various operations such as:

• Addition
• Subtraction
• Multiplication
• Division
• Operations involving only like denominators
• Whole numbers
• Mixed numbers
• Negative numbers
• Numbers greater than 12

The iDevBooks math applications have received favorable reviews from notable platforms like Wired.com and IEAR.org among others. Other available titles within the iDevBooks suite include Column Addition, Long Multiplication, Long Division, among others.

User feedback is highly encouraged for enhancements to this application; suggestions can be submitted via idevbooks.com.

This application ensures user privacy by operating free from ads or in-app purchases, without data transmission during usage or links to external sites or applications.