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Fraction of amount
1/3 of 18 = __.
How to think about it: Identify the whole first, then use the denominator to decide how many equal parts are needed. The numerator tells you how many of those parts to use.
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Answer: 6
Year 3 Fractions of Amounts and Shapes: Worked Examples
See free Year 3 fractions of amounts and shapes worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.
Four worked examples
Try each question first, then compare the strategy and answer. The aim is to understand the method, not just copy the final result.
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Fraction of amount
3/4 of 20 = __.
How to think about it: Identify the whole first, then use the denominator to decide how many equal parts are needed. The numerator tells you how many of those parts to use.
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Answer: 15
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Equivalent
Complete: 1/2 = __/6.
How to think about it: Identify the whole first, then use the denominator to decide how many equal parts are needed. The numerator tells you how many of those parts to use.
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Answer: 3/6
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Compare
Which is greater: 2/5 or 4/5?
How to think about it: Identify the whole first, then use the denominator to decide how many equal parts are needed. The numerator tells you how many of those parts to use.
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Answer: 4/5