Sometimes you must use brackets when working out the value of complicated fractions.
This means 48 ÷ (6 x 2) = 48 ÷ 12 = 4
You must put brackets round the denominator when using a calculator. Otherwise you will get the wrong answer.
In this worksheet, students use brackets when working out the value of more complicated fractions.
Key stage: KS 3
Curriculum topic: Number
Curriculum subtopic: Use Four Operations for All Numbers
Difficulty level:
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