How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides that teach you how to perform calculations manually.
How to Calculate the Greatest Common Factor (GCF): Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to calculate the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) by hand using prime factorization. Step-by-step guide with examples, common pitfalls, and when to use a calculator.
Read guideHow to Calculate the Least Common Multiple (LCM) by Hand
Learn to calculate the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two or more numbers by hand using prime factorization. Step-by-step guide with examples & common pitfalls.
Read guideHow to Calculate the Lowest Common Denominator (LCD): Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to find the Lowest Common Denominator (LCD) for fractions by hand using prime factorization. Includes examples and common pitfalls.
Read guideHow to Convert Percentages to Fractions: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to manually convert any percentage to a fraction in its simplest form. Includes formula, examples, common pitfalls, and when to use a calculator.
Read guideHow to Convert a Fraction to a Percent: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to convert any fraction to a percentage by hand! Simple steps, formula, worked examples, and common pitfalls explained.
Read guideHow to Convert a Fraction to a Decimal: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to convert fractions to decimals by hand! This guide covers the division method, identifying repeating patterns, and converting to percentages.
Read guideHow to Convert Decimals to Fractions: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to convert any decimal to a fraction in lowest terms by hand! Follow our easy steps, understand the formula, and master decimal-to-fraction conversions.
Read guideHow to Simplify Complex Fractions: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to simplify complex fractions step-by-step! Master two easy methods: division (invert & multiply) and LCD. Includes examples & common pitfalls.
Read guideHow to Simplify Fractions: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to simplify fractions to their lowest terms using the GCF method. Step-by-step guide with examples, common pitfalls, and when to use a calculator.
Read guideHow to Calculate with Mixed Numbers: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to manually add, subtract, multiply, and divide mixed numbers. Convert to improper fractions, perform operations, and simplify results. Includes examples!
Read guideHow to Add Fractions: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to add two or more fractions by hand using the LCD method. Includes step-by-step examples, handling mixed numbers, and common pitfalls.
Read guideHow to Master Fractions: Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide & Convert
Learn to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and convert fractions step-by-step with formulas, LCD method, and worked examples. Conquer fraction math!
Read guideHow to Calculate the Mean (Average): Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to calculate the mean (average) by hand! Understand the formula, follow a step-by-step example, and avoid common mistakes.
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