Help my kid with math homework
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Photomath is our pick for help my kid with math homework. Free plan available. Catch: we haven't hand-tested it for this task.
Use Photomath to help my kid with math homework.
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Why it fits: After your child tries the fraction problem, scan it in Photomath and compare the displayed steps with the method taught in class.
Watch out for: Free-tier usage limits apply.
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Your task, in 3 steps
Find the step your child does not understand
Sit beside your child with the worksheet open to three-fourths plus one-fourth; ask what the bottom number means.
Compare a worked solution with classroom methods
Use in: Photomath
After your child tries [homework problem], scan it in your tool and compare the displayed steps with the method taught in class.
Try a new problem without the screen
Ask your child to solve two-fourths plus one-fourth on paper and explain why the denominator stays four.
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| Tool | Best for | Price | Free tier |
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| Photomath | After your child tries the fraction problem, scan it in Photomath and compare the displayed steps with the method taught in class. | Price not recorded | Yes · limits apply |
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What we didn’t pick
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- Khanmigo: No free plan; Photomath has a free plan.
- Brilliant: Not assessed for this task.