Year 5 Fractions
Compare and order fractions; add and subtract with different denominators; multiply fractions by whole numbers.
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Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
Which is equivalent to 2/3?
- 6/9
- 2/9
- 3/2
- 2/4
Answer: 6/9. 2/3 × 3/3 = 6/9.
ProCompare and infer.
Which is bigger: 2/3 or 3/5?
- They are equal
- 2/3
- 3/5
Answer: 2/3. Common denom 15: 2/3=10/15, 3/5=9/15. 2/3 is bigger.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
4/5 of a number is 16. What is the number?
- 16
- 25
- 64
- 20
Answer: 20. If 4/5 = 16, then 1/5 = 16/4 = 4. Whole = 20.
Skills in this topic
- Adding FractionsAdd and subtract fractions with the same and related denominators.
- Subtracting Mixed NumbersPractise subtracting mixed numbers within Fractions for Year 5, with worked examples and instant feedback.
- Equivalent FractionsFind equivalent fractions by scaling the numerator and denominator equally.
Frequently asked questions
- What is covered in Year 5 Fractions?
- Compare and order fractions; add and subtract with different denominators; multiply fractions by whole numbers. Key skills include Adding Fractions, Subtracting Mixed Numbers, Equivalent Fractions.
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