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Maths Without Tears
An opportunity to overcome your childhood mathematical fears by exploring basic numeric concepts in a friendly environment.
 
Every Wednesday from 11:30am - 12:15pm and 12:15 - 1:00pm in the Training room.
To apply, come in and chat to us, or call the Coventry Jesus Centre on 024 7655 0033.

 Sharon teaches Maths Without Tears
 

Gillian said: 'I absolutely love it. I never thought I could change but now I understand decimal points after 60 years! Sharon is an excellent teacher, and we have penty of laughs.'

 

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  > Initial Assessment

  > Small Classes

  > Work at your own pace

  > Friendly environment

  > Free Hot Drinks

 

 

 FOR EXAMPLE - IS THIS SCARY?

 

To Divide Fractions:

--- Invert (i.e. turn over) the denominator fraction and multiply the fractions

--- Multiply the numerators of the fractions

--- Multiply the denominators of the fractions

--- Place the product of the numerators over the product of the denominators

--- Simplify the Fraction

 

Example: Divide 2/9 and 3/12

--- Invert the denominator fraction and multiply (2/9 ÷ 3/12 = 2/9 * 12/3)

--- Multiply the numerators (2*12=24)

--- Multiply the denominators (9*3=27)

--- Place the product of the numerators over the product of the denominators (24/27)

--- Simplify the Fraction (24/27 = 8/9)

 

The Easy Way.  After inverting, it is often simplest to "cancel" before doing the multiplication. Canceling is dividing one factor of the numerator and one factor of the denominator by the same number.

For example: 2/9 ÷ 3/12 = 2/9*12/3 = (2*12)/(9*3) = (2*4)/(3*3) = 8/9