Published Feb 9, 2010
guest042302019, BSN, RN
4 Articles; 466 Posts
Fractions seem to be a large topic among alot of people. Let's face it, how often do we really use em' practically. Needless to say, I went searching for some fraction help, and found it. I found this great website, can you guess it? Math.com(go figure?) Well, I went through the fraction lessons presented, and they are a huge help. I strongly recommend it for the Nursing entrance exam, no matter what variation one may take.(Hesi or Net) It's really user friendly, plus, at the end of each section the site will go through as many problems as you want.(Or can stand!)
Hope this helps.
http://www.math.com/homeworkhelp/PreAlgebra.html
Btw, this section also helps for microbiology. The dillutions and scientific notation incorparated in microbiology uses fractions. So, it can help in a wide array of applications.
Rachelmm007
48 Posts
This is the one that i have been using and it is very helpful! now if i can remember everything i need to for the test...that would be even more helpful!
Anoetos, BSN, RN
738 Posts
The easiest way to deal with fractions is by factoring them into whole numbers.
You are definitely right about that as I agree. However, some folks simply don't have that ability or haven't done this type of math in a while. The site really helps build the fraction "foundation" I suppose.
You're right of course. It's a useful skill to develop as well since it's the same sort of math you have to do to balance chemical equations in Chem.
Shiningstar05
95 Posts
Thanks! I'm taking statistics right now and plan on taking Chem in a few months. I think I used to use the site when I was in high school. It's great.