In this activity, we will be multiplying 1/4 by whole numbers and then writing the number of quarters in different ways.
Example
Work out
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Answer
Use these nine quarter apples to help.
We can make two whole apples and a spare quarter.
We can write the answer like this:
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= two and a quarter |
When we divide 9 by 4, the answer is 2 1/4. The 1 is the remainder and the 4 is the divisor.
Remember also that two quarters make a half.
Right, let's have a go at some questions!
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