Year 4 Fractions
Recognise equivalent fractions; add and subtract fractions with the same denominator; find fractions of amounts.
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Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
What fraction of the grid is shaded?
- 2/8
- 2/4
- 2/6
- 8/2
Answer: 2/8. 2 of the 8 squares are shaded: 2/8.
ProCompare and infer.
What fraction of the bar is NOT shaded?
- 7/2
- 3/7
- 5/7
- 2/7
Answer: 2/7. 7 − 5 = 2 parts are not shaded: 2/7.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
Both pies show the same fraction shaded. The first is 1/3. What fraction is the second pie?
- 1/6
- 2/6
- 1/3
- 2/3
Answer: 2/6. The second pie has 2× as many slices, so multiply both parts by 2: 1/3 = 2/6.
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- What is covered in Year 4 Fractions?
- Recognise equivalent fractions; add and subtract fractions with the same denominator; find fractions of amounts. Key skills include Equivalent Fractions, Adding Fractions, Fractions Of Amounts.
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