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.

Both pies show the same amount shaded. The first is 2/3. What fraction is the second?

  • 2/6
  • 2/3
  • 4/6
  • 4/3

Answer: 4/6. The second pie has twice as many slices, so multiply both parts by 2: 2/3 = 4/6.

ProCompare and infer.

What fraction of the bar is NOT shaded?

  • 1/5
  • 5/1
  • 2/5
  • 4/5

Answer: 1/5. 5 − 4 = 1 parts are not shaded: 1/5.

GuruMulti-step reasoning.

The grid shows 8 counters in 4 equal groups. What is 3/4 of 8?

  • 12
  • 2
  • 6

Answer: 6. 8 ÷ 4 = 2 per group; 3 groups = 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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