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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