Year 6 Fractions
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions; simplify using HCF; work confidently with mixed numbers.
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Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
A school sells 30 tickets. 2/3 of them are sold before lunch. How many is that?
- 30
- 20
- 10
Answer: 20. 30 ÷ 3 = 10, then × 2 = 20.
ProCompare and infer.
Hamid collects 60 shells on the beach. 3/4 of them are white. How many white shells does Hamid have?
- 45
- 48
- 15
Answer: 45. 60 ÷ 4 = 15. 15 × 3 = 45.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
A box holds 60 books. 2/6 of them are taken. How many books are LEFT?
- 40
- 20
- 30
- 60
Answer: 40. Find the fraction taken, then subtract: 2/6 of 60 = 20, so 60 − 20 = 40 left.
Skills in this topic
- Adding FractionsAdd and subtract fractions with the same and related denominators.
- Fractions Of FractionsPractise fractions of fractions within Fractions for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.
- Simplifying FractionsPractise simplifying fractions within Fractions for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.
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- What is covered in Year 6 Fractions?
- Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions; simplify using HCF; work confidently with mixed numbers. Key skills include Adding Fractions, Fractions Of Fractions, Simplifying Fractions.
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