Practice and Revision - Fractions (Including Problems)
Let us practise and revise what we learned about fractions (including problems). Fractions represent parts of a whole, and we solve varied w
Core concept
Multiplying fractions involves multiplying numerators together and denominators together, like 2/3 × 3/4 = 6/12, which simplifies to 1/2.
How it works
Dividing fractions involves multiplying by the reciprocal (flipped fraction) of the divisor, like 2/3 ÷ 1/2 = 2/3 × 2/1 = 4/3.
Why it matters
Word problems with fractions require careful reading to determine whether we need to add, subtract, multiply, or divide.
Key detail
Mastering fraction operations and word problems builds important skills for real-life situations like cooking, construction, and finance.
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• Multiply fractions: multiply numerators and denominators.
• 2/3 × 3/4 = 6/12 = 1/2.
• Divide fractions: multiply by the reciprocal.
• 2/3 ÷ 1/2 = 2/3 × 2/1 = 4/3.
• Word problems need careful operation identification.
• Fraction skills apply to cooking and construction.
• They also apply to finance.
• Practice builds strong fraction problem-solving.