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Work Out Simple Fractions of Whole Numbers

In this worksheet, students find simple fractions of whole numbers by dividing and multiplying.

'Work Out Simple Fractions of Whole Numbers' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 2

Year:  Year 4 Maths worksheets

Curriculum topic:   Number: Fractions and Decimals

Curriculum subtopic:   Solve Fraction Problems

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Worksheet Overview

In this activity, you will find simple fractions of whole numbers.

 

Example

 

Find 3/4 of 36

 

We can write this as

3
4
 × 36 = 
?

 

Answer

We must first work out 1/4 of 36, which is the same as 36 ÷ 4 = 9

1
4
 × 36 = 
9

 

Once we know 1/4, we simply multiply this by 3 to find 3/4.

9 x 3 = 27

 

3
4
 × 36 = 
           27
 

 

3/4 of 36 = 27

Want a bit more help with this before you begin? Why not watch this short video?

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