Fractions

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Identifying fractionsWhat fraction is shaded? Write the fraction yourself.
- Identifying fractions
Explanation: Fractions: the denominator says in how many pieces
From year 5 · 20
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Fractions on the number lineReading a fraction, and going from a part back to the whole.
- Fractions on the number line
- From a part to the whole
Explanation: Fractions: the denominator says in how many pieces · Back to the whole
From year 6 · 20
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Comparing fraction stripsComparing fractions visually and seeing which part is larger.
- Comparing fraction strips
Explanation: The more pieces, the smaller each piece
From year 6 · 7
4
Fraction of an amountA half, a quarter, a tenth — of a number.
- Identifying fractions
- Fraction of an amount
Explanation: Fractions: the denominator says in how many pieces
From year 6 · 32
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Simplifying, adding and subtracting fractions2/4 is 1/2, 7/4 is 1 3/4, and 1/4 + 2/4 is 3/4.
- Simplifying fractions
- Mixed numbers
- Adding fractions
- Subtracting fractions
Explanation: Divide top and bottom by the same number · How many whole parts fit inside? · Fractions with the same denominator: plus and minus
From year 6 · 64
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Advanced fractionsCommon denominators, multiplying and dividing fractions.
- Fractions with different denominators
- Multiplying fractions
- Dividing by a fraction
Explanation: Find a common denominator first · Numerator × numerator, denominator × denominator · Flip the second fraction and multiply
From year 8 · 20