Fractions
See what fractions mean, then build confidence with calculations.
Who are you here for?
The mathematics underneath is shared. The way we approach it is different.
Young learner
Explore the ideas step by step, with pictures and activities.
Open young learner route →Helper
Support a learner: what to notice, ask and try.
Open helper route →Older learner (14+)
Rebuild understanding at your own pace.
Open older learner (14+) route →What you’ll cover
1. Visualise fractions · 2. Equivalent fractions · 3. Add familiar fractions · 4. Subtract fractions · 5. Mixed numbers · 6. Whole numbers × fractions · 7. A fraction of a fraction · 8. Add any two fractions · 9. Divide with fractions · 10. Simplify fractions
More about this course
Build a rich picture of fractions first. Name familiar patterns next. General rules come later, after the learner has something meaningful for the rule to describe.