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Equivalent
3/5 = __/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: 12/20
Year 5 Fractions, Decimals and Percentages: Worked Examples
See free Year 5 fractions, decimals and percentages 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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Add
3/8 + 1/4 = __.
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: 5/8
3
Mixed number
Convert 7/4 to a mixed number.
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: 1 3/4
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Decimal
Write 7/10 as a decimal.
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: 0.7