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How to Solve Fraction Questions in Math

Last Updated: April 14, 2024 Fact Checked

This article was co-authored by Mario Banuelos, PhD and by wikiHow staff writer, Sophia Latorre . Mario Banuelos is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at California State University, Fresno. With over eight years of teaching experience, Mario specializes in mathematical biology, optimization, statistical models for genome evolution, and data science. Mario holds a BA in Mathematics from California State University, Fresno, and a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of California, Merced. Mario has taught at both the high school and collegiate levels. There are 7 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 1,196,249 times.

Fraction questions can look tricky at first, but they become easier with practice and know-how. Start by learning the terminology and fundamentals, then pratice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. [1] X Research source Once you understand what fractions are and how to manipulate them, you'll be breezing through fraction problems in no time.

Doing Calculations with Fractions

• For instance, to solve 5/9 + 1/9, just add 5 + 1, which equals 6. The answer, then, is 6/9 which can be reduced to 2/3.

• For instance, to solve 6/8 - 2/8, all you do is take away 2 from 6. The answer is 4/8, which can be reduced to 1/2.

• For example, if you need to add 1/2 and 2/3, start by determining a common multiple. In this case, the common multiple is 6 since both 2 and 3 can be converted to 6. To turn 1/2 into a fraction with a denominator of 6, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 3: 1 x 3 = 3 and 2 x 3 = 6, so the new fraction is 3/6. To turn 2/3 into a fraction with a denominator of 6, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2: 2 x 2 = 4 and 3 x 2 = 6, so the new fraction is 4/6. Now, you can add the numerators: 3/6 + 4/6 = 7/6. Since this is an improper fraction, you can convert it to the mixed number 1 1/6.
• On the other hand, say you're working on the problem 7/10 - 1/5. The common multiple in this case is 10, since 1/5 can be converted into a fraction with a denominator of 10 by multiplying it by 2: 1 x 2 = 2 and 5 x 2 = 10, so the new fraction is 2/10. You don't need to convert the other fraction at all. Just subtract 2 from 7, which is 5. The answer is 5/10, which can also be reduced to 1/2.

• For instance, to multiply 2/3 and 7/8, find the new numerator by multiplying 2 by 7, which is 14. Then, multiply 3 by 8, which is 24. Therefore, the answer is 14/24, which can be reduced to 7/12 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2.

• For example, to solve 1/2 ÷ 1/6, flip 1/6 upside down so it becomes 6/1. Then just multiply 1 x 6 to find the numerator (which is 6) and 2 x 1 to find the denominator (which is 2). So, the answer is 6/2 which is equal to 3.

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Think about fractions as portions of a whole. Imagine dividing objects like pizzas or cakes into equal parts. Visualizing fractions this way improves comprehension, compared to relying solely on memorization. This approach can be helpful when adding, subtracting, and comparing fractions.

Practicing the Basics

• For instance, in 3/5, 3 is the numerator so there are 3 parts and 5 is the denominator so there are 5 total parts. In 7/8, 7 is the numerator and 8 is the denominator.

• If you need to turn 7 into a fraction, for instance, write it as 7/1.

• For example, if you have the fraction 15/45, the greatest common factor is 15, since both 15 and 45 can be divided by 15. Divide 15 by 15, which is 1, so that's your new numerator. Divide 45 by 15, which is 3, so that's your new denominator. This means that 15/45 can be reduced to 1/3.

• Say you have the mixed number 1 2/3. Stary by multiplying 3 by 1, which is 3. Add 3 to 2, the existing numerator. The new numerator is 5, so the mixed fraction is 5/3.

Tip: Typically, you'll need to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions if you're multiplying or dividing them.

• Say that you have the improper fraction 17/4. Set up the problem as 17 ÷ 4. The number 4 goes into 17 a total of 4 times, so the whole number is 4. Then, multiply 4 by 4, which is equal to 16. Subtract 16 from 17, which is equal to 1, so that's the remainder. This means that 17/4 is the same as 4 1/4.

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• Check with your teacher to find out if you need to convert improper fractions into mixed numbers and/or reduce fractions to their lowest terms to get full marks. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 1
• Take the time to carefully read through the problem at least twice so you can be sure you know what it's asking you to do. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 2
• To take the reciprocal of a whole number, just put a 1 over it. For example, 5 becomes 1/5. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 1

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To solve a fraction multiplication question in math, line up the 2 fractions next to each other. Multiply the top of the left fraction by the top of the right fraction and write that answer on top, then multiply the bottom of each fraction and write that answer on the bottom. Simplify the new fraction as much as possible. To divide fractions, flip one of the fractions upside-down and multiply them the same way. If you need to add or subtract fractions, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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Multiplying Fractions Questions

Practising multiplying fractions questions with solutions is essential to improve children’s skills in fractions. Multiplication of fractions is quite simple; to multiply two fractions, we just have to multiply numerator to numerator and denominator to the denominator. Unlike addition and subtraction of fractions, while multiplying fractions, we do not have to make the denominator the same.

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Multiplying Fractions Questions with Solutions

Now let us solve questions on the multiplication of fractions.

Question 1:

Solve the following:

(ii) 9/7 × ⅜

(iii) ⅘ × ⅚

= (2 × 3)/(3 × 5)

= 6/15 reducing the fraction to the lowest form

= (9 × 3)/(7 × 8)

\(\begin{array}{l}=\frac{4}{\not{5}}\times \frac{\not{{5}}}{6}\end{array} \)

= 4/6 reducing the fraction to the lowest form

Question 2:

Simplify the following:

(i) 2½ × 3⅓

(ii) 3¼ × 5 2 / 9

(iii) 4 1 / 7 × 3 1 / 8

Converting the mixed fraction into the improper fraction

= 5/2 × 10/3

= 25/3 = 8⅓.

(ii) 3 1 / 4 × 5 2 / 9

= 13/4 × 47/9

= (13 × 47)/(4 × 9)

\(\begin{array}{l}=16\frac{35}{36}\end{array} \)

= 29/7 × 25/8

= (29 × 25)/(7 × 8)

\(\begin{array}{l}=12\frac{53}{56}\end{array} \)

Also, Refer:

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Question 3:

Work out the following and express them in the simplest form:

(i) 22/3 ÷ 11/5

(ii) 34/35 ÷ 6/7

(iii) 56/3 ÷ 9/17

Convert the division into multiplication by taking the reciprocal of the divisor fraction

= 22/3 × 5/11

= 34/35 × 7/6

\(\begin{array}{l}=1\frac{2}{15}\end{array} \)

= 56/3 × 17/9

\(\begin{array}{l}=35\frac{7}{27}\end{array} \)

Question 4:

(i) 26 × 1/13 ÷ 5/169

(ii) 6.4 × ⅘ ÷ ⅔

(iii) 2.98 ÷ ¾ × ⅖

According to the BODMAS rule, we first perform division followed by multiplication.

= 26 × (1/13 ÷ 5/169)

= 26 × (1/13 × 169/5)

= 26 × 13/5

\(\begin{array}{l}=67\frac{3}{5}\end{array} \)

= 64/10 × (⅘ ÷ ⅔)

= 64/10 × (⅘ × 3/2)

= 64/10 × 6/5

\(\begin{array}{l}=7\frac{17}{25}\end{array} \)

= (298/100 ÷ 3/4) × ⅖

= (298/100 × 4/3) × ⅖

= 298/(25 × 3) × ⅖

= 298/75 × ⅖

Question 5:

The length and the width of a rectangular park are 39/4 m and 25/3 m, respectively. Find the area of the park.

Length of the park = 39/4

Width of the park = 25/3

Area of the rectangular park = 39/4 × 25/3

= (13 × 25)/4 = 325/4 = 81.25 m 2 .

Question 6:

A household has an overhead water tank of 1000 litres. Every day 4/5th of the tank is used for household purposes. Find the amount of water needed for a week.

The capacity of the tank = 1000 litres

Amount of water used everyday = 4/5th of 1000 litres

= ⅘ × 1000 = 4 × 200 = 800 litres

Amount of water required for a week = 7 × 800 = 5600 litres.

Question 7:

A farmer plants the sapling of a plant at a uniform distance of 5/3 cm. If he plants 27 such saplings in a row, find the total distance between the first and the last sapling.

Distance between each sapling = 5/3 cm

Number of saplings in a row = 27

Distance between first and the last sapling = 5/3 × 27 = 5 × 9 = 45 cm.

Question 8:

The area of the triangle is 145/3 cm 2 . If the base length of the triangle is ⅔ cm, find the height of the triangle.

The base of the triangle = ⅔ cm

Area of the triangle = ½ × base × height = 145/3 cm 2

⇒ ½ × ⅔ × height = 145/3

⇒ height = 145/3 ÷ ⅓

⇒ height = 145/3 × 3 = 145 cm

Question 9:

Find the following:

(i) 2/5th of a day.

(ii) ¼th of a kilometre.

(iii) 3/4th of a year.

(i) 2/5th of a day

Now, 1 day = 24 hours

⅖ × 24 hours = 48/5

= 9.6 hours

= 9 hours 36 minutes.

(ii) ¼th of a kilometre

1 km = 1000 m

1 year = 12 months

3/4 × 12 = 9 months.

Question 10:

In a class of 60 students, two-thirds are boys. How many girls are there in the class?

Number of students = 60

Number of boys = 60 × ⅔ = 40

Number of girls = 60 – 40 = 20.

Practice Questions on Multiplying Fractions

1. Evaluate the following:

(ii) 4/7 × 9/21

(iii) 45/7 × 3½

(iv) 19 6 / 7 × 13½

(vi) 34/5 ÷ 6/7

(vii) 2 ÷ ⅘

(viii) ⅞ ÷ 13

(ix) ⅚ ÷ 9 6 / 5

(x) 12 × ¾ ÷ 1/2

2. Find the base of the triangle whose height is 4⅗ cm and the area is 28/35 cm 2 .

3. Three times more flour is needed to make a large cake than a small one. If 3⅕ kg flour is needed to make a large size cake, how much flour is needed to make a small size cake?

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Word Problems on Fraction

In word problems on fraction we will solve different types of problems on multiplication of fractional numbers and division of fractional numbers.

1.  4/7 of a number is 84. Find the number. Solution: According to the problem, 4/7 of a number = 84 Number = 84 × 7/4 [Here we need to multiply 84 by the reciprocal of 4/7]

= 21 × 7 = 147 Therefore, the number is 147.

2.  Rachel took \(\frac{1}{2}\) hour to paint a table and \(\frac{1}{3}\) hour to paint a chair. How much time did she take in all?

3. If 3\(\frac{1}{2}\) m of wire is cut from a piece of 10 m long wire, how much of wire is left?

Total length of the wire = 10 m

Fraction of the wire cut out = 3\(\frac{1}{2}\) m = \(\frac{7}{2}\) m

Length of the wire left = 10 m – 3\(\frac{1}{2}\) m

            = [\(\frac{10}{1}\) - \(\frac{7}{2}\)] m,    [L.C.M. of 1, 2 is 2]

            = [\(\frac{20}{2}\) - \(\frac{7}{2}\)] m,    [\(\frac{10}{1}\) × \(\frac{2}{2}\)]

            = [\(\frac{20 - 7}{2}\)] m

            = \(\frac{13}{2}\) m

            = 6\(\frac{1}{2}\) m

4. One half of the students in a school are girls, 3/5 of these girls are studying in lower classes. What fraction of girls are studying in lower classes?

Fraction of girls studying in school = 1/2

Fraction of girls studying in lower classes = 3/5 of 1/2

                                                            = 3/5 × 1/2

                                                            = (3 × 1)/(5 × 2)

                                                            = 3/10

Therefore, 3/10 of girls studying in lower classes.

5.  Maddy reads three-fifth of 75 pages of his lesson. How many more pages he need to complete the lesson? Solution: Maddy reads = 3/5 of 75 = 3/5 × 75

= 45 pages. Maddy has to read = 75 – 45. = 30 pages. Therefore, Maddy has to read 30 more pages. 6.  A herd of cows gives 4 litres of milk each day. But each cow gives one-third of total milk each day. They give 24 litres milk in six days. How many cows are there in the herd? Solution: A herd of cows gives 4 litres of milk each day. Each cow gives one-third of total milk each day = 1/3 of 4 Therefore, each cow gives 4/3 of milk each day. Total no. of cows = 4 ÷ 4/3                          = 4 × ¾                          = 3 Therefore there are 3 cows in the herd.

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1. Shelly walked \(\frac{1}{3}\) km. Kelly walked \(\frac{4}{15}\) km. Who walked farther? How much farther did one walk than the other?

2. A frog took three jumps. The first jump was \(\frac{2}{3}\) m long, the second was \(\frac{5}{6}\) m long and the third was \(\frac{1}{3}\) m long. How far did the frog jump in all?

3. A vessel contains 1\(\frac{1}{2}\) l of milk. John drinks \(\frac{1}{4}\) l of milk; Joe drinks \(\frac{1}{2}\) l of milk. How much of milk is left in the vessel?

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Fraction Word Problems (Difficult)

Here are some examples of more difficult fraction word problems. We will illustrate how block models (tape diagrams) can be used to help you to visualize the fraction word problems in terms of the information given and the data that needs to be found.

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Block modeling (also known as tape diagrams or bar models) are widely used in Singapore Math and the Common Core to help students visualize and understand math word problems.

Example: 2/9 of the people on a restaurant are adults. If there are 95 more children than adults, how many children are there in the restaurant?

Solution: Draw a diagram with 9 equal parts: 2 parts to represent the adults and 7 parts to represent the children.

5 units = 95 1 unit = 95 ÷ 5 = 19 7 units = 7 × 19 = 133

Answer: There are 133 children in the restaurant.

Example: Gary and Henry brought an equal amount of money for shopping. Gary spent $95 and Henry spent $350. After that Henry had 4/7 of what Gary had left. How much money did Gary have left after shopping?

350 – 95 = 255 3 units = 255 1 unit = 255 ÷ 3 = 85 7 units = 85 × 7 = 595

Answer: Gary has $595 after shopping.

Example: 1/9 of the shirts sold at Peter’s shop are striped. 5/8 of the remainder are printed. The rest of the shirts are plain colored shirts. If Peter’s shop has 81 plain colored shirts, how many more printed shirts than plain colored shirts does the shop have?

Solution: Draw a diagram with 9 parts. One part represents striped shirts. Out of the remaining 8 parts: 5 parts represent the printed shirts and 3 parts represent plain colored shirts.

3 units = 81 1 unit = 81 ÷ 3 = 27 Printed shirts have 2 parts more than plain shirts. 2 units = 27 × 2 = 54

Answer: Peter’s shop has 54 more printed colored shirts than plain shirts.

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Example: Jenny’s mom says she has an hour before it’s bedtime. Jenny spends 3/5 of the hour texting a friend and 3/8 of the remaining time brushing her teeth and putting on her pajamas. She spends the rest of the time reading her book. How long did Jenny read?

How to solve a four step fraction word problem using tape diagrams?

Example: In an auditorium, 1/6 of the students are fifth graders, 1/3 are fourth graders, and 1/4 of the remaining students are second graders. If there are 96 students in the auditorium, how many second graders are there?

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In this blog, we take a look at the sorts of skills pupils need to tackle fraction questions and fraction word problems, and then provide examples of the different sorts of fraction questions children are likely to encounter in KS2, KS3, and KS4.

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Some of the key fractions skills that pupils will learn are: 

• How to find a fraction of an amount 
• How to add fractions and how to subtract fractions  
• Fraction, decimal, and percentage conversions 

Below we will touch on each of these skills and provide links to more detail and examples.

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How to find a fraction of an amount

To find a fraction of a value, we need to know how to multiply fractions and how to divide fractions . The process involves dividing the value by the denominator and then multiplying that answer by the numerator.

For example, find \cfrac{2}{5} \, of 30

First, we find \cfrac{1}{5} \, of 30, by dividing 30 by 5.

\cfrac{1}{5} \, of 30 = 30 \div 5 = 6

Next, we find \cfrac{2}{5} \, of 30 by multiplying the asnwer by 2.

\cfrac{2}{5} \, of 30 = 6 \times 2 = 12

How to add or subtract fractions with different denominators

To add and subtract fractions with different denominators, we need to rewrite the fractions with a common denominator. To do this, we look for the lowest common multiple (lcm) of the denominators.

Let’s look at an example: \cfrac{2}{5} + \cfrac{1}{4}

The lcm of 5 and 4 is 20, so we rewrite the fractions, using our knowledge of equivalent fractions , with a denominator of 20.

We can rewrite the first fraction as \cfrac{8}{20} \, and the second fraction as \cfrac{5}{20} \, .

Therefore \cfrac{2}{5} + \cfrac{1}{4}=\cfrac{8}{20}+\cfrac{5}{20}

Once we have the two fractions written with the same denominator, we can add the numerators. The denominator remains the same.

\cfrac{8}{20}+\cfrac{5}{20}=\cfrac{13}{20}

How to compare and convert fractions, decimals and percentages

Fractions are one way of measuring parts of a whole. Percentages and decimals are other ways of measuring parts of a whole. Pupils will first learn about key equivalences between the most common fractions, decimals and percentages, such as halves, quarters, and tenths. Later, in KS3, they will then learn methods for converting between any fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Here are some helpful visuals for the most common fractions, decimals, and percentages:

There are a variety of fraction questions that might be asked in KS2, KS3, and KS4. Here we focus on fraction word problems and problem-solving questions which often provide the greatest challenge to pupils at primary school and secondary school.

At KS2, using real-world problems together with concrete resources or maths manipulatives is one of the best ways to help pupils visualise and understand what they are being asked to do.

In KS3 and KS4, word problems and problem solving questions can encourage students to think more deeply about about the processes and steps involved in a question.

Fractions in KS2

At the beginning of KS2, pupils will have an understanding of basic fractions, such as \cfrac{1}{2}, \cfrac{1}{4}, and \cfrac{3}{4}.

They will be able to write a fraction and find a fraction of a shape or a quantity. Over the course of KS2, they will spend a significant amount of time developing their knowledge of fractions. By the end of KS2, pupils will have covered:

• Finding a fraction of a quantity
• Equivalent fractions
• Ordering and comparing fractions
• Adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator
• Adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators
• Multiplying fractions and dividing fractions by whole numbers and fractions
• Improper fractions and mixed numbers (sometimes called mixed fractions)
• Equivalences between fractions, decimal and percentages

Find out more: KS2 fractions : a teacher’s guide

• What Is A Unit Fraction: Explained For Primary School
• What Is An Improper Fraction: Explained For Primary School
• Fractions for Kids: A Comprehensive Guide
• How To Teach Fractions Key Stage 2: Maths Bootcamp
• Fraction games for KS1 and KS2

1. Natalie had 20 sweets. She ate \cfrac{1}{4} \, of them.

How many sweets did Natalie eat?

\cfrac{1}{4} \, of 20 = 20 \div 4 = 5

2. Osian had some money. He gave \cfrac{1}{5} of the money to Ethan. He gave \cfrac{2}{5} of the money to Ffion. What fraction of the money did he give away in total?

He gave away \cfrac{1}{5}+\cfrac{2}{5}=\cfrac{3}{5}

3. Choose the correct fraction to go in the box:

4. There are 32 pupils in a class. \cfrac{3}{8} \, of the pupils are girls.

How many of the pupils are boys?

\cfrac{1}{8} \, of 32 = 32 \div 8 = 4

\cfrac{3}{8} \, of 32 = 4 \times 3=12, so there are 12 girls.

32-12=20, so there are 20 boys.

5. Which fraction is the odd one out?

\cfrac{12}{13} \, is not equivalent to \cfrac{2}{3} \, so it is the odd one out.

6. Ben and Jacob both received the same amount of pocket money.

Ben spent \cfrac{3}{4} \, of his pocket money. Jacob spent \cfrac{13}{20} \, of his pocket money.

Choose the correct symbol to make this sentence correct.

Therefore \cfrac{3}{4} > \cfrac{13}{20}

7. In a jug, there is \cfrac{2}{3} \, litre of juice.

Willow pours \cfrac{1}{5} \, litre of juice from the jug. What fraction of a litre is left in the jug?

\cfrac{2}{3}-\cfrac{1}{5} = \cfrac{10}{15}-\cfrac{3}{15} =\cfrac{7}{15}

8. Tim walked \cfrac{3}{7} \, of a mile each day, for 5 days.

How far did Tim walk in total?

5 \times \cfrac{3}{7} = \cfrac{15}{7} = 2 \cfrac{1}{7}

9. April got 12 questions wrong on a test.

This was \cfrac{2}{5} \, of the questions.

How many questions were on the test?

\begin{aligned} \cfrac{2}{5}&=12\\\\ \cfrac{1}{5}&=12 \div 2 = 6\\\\ \cfrac{5}{5}&=6 \times 5 = 30 \end{aligned}

Looking for more KS2 fraction questions?

These fraction worksheets provide lots more fraction questions, covering both basic elements and more complex problems. Answers are also included:

• Year 1 Fractions Independent Recap Worksheets 
• Year 2 Unit Fractions Worksheet 
• Year 3 Equivalent Fractions Worksheet 
• Year 4 Subtract Fractions Worksheet 
• Year 5 Fractions of Amounts Worksheet 
• Year 6 Ordering Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Worksheet

Fractions in KS3

In KS3, pupils develop their confidence in working with fractions. They practise all of the skills learnt at KS2 and learn to apply these to a variety of problems. Fractions will be learnt about as a topic in their own right, but will also be increasingly embedded into other areas of maths, such as algebra and geometry, as pupils progress through KS3.

10. The ratio of men:women working in a company is 3:5. What fraction of the workers are men?

For every 3 men, there are 5 women. Therefore in a total of 8 people, there are 3 men. The fraction of the workers who are men is \cfrac{3}{8} \, .

11. Ellie says that \cfrac{14}{6}=2\cfrac{1}{3} \, .

Is Ellie correct?

Explain how you know.

We can’t tell

2 \cfrac{1}{3} \,= \cfrac{2 \times 3 +1}{3} \, = \cfrac{7}{3}

\cfrac{7}{3} = \cfrac{14}{6}

12. 2400 people attended a concert. \cfrac{3}{8} \, of the people were men.

\cfrac{5}{12} \, of the people were women. The rest of the people were children.   How many children were at the concert?

\cfrac{3}{8} \, of 2400

2400 \div 8 =300

300 \times 3=900

\cfrac{5}{12} \, of 2400

2400 \div 12 =200

200 \times 5=1000

2400-900-1000=500

13. In January the value of a house was £280000.

By August, the value of the house had decreased by \cfrac{1}{10} \, .

Find the value of the house in August.

\cfrac{1}{10} \, of 280000

280000 \div 10=28000

280000-28000=252000

14. Richard wants to calculate \cfrac{5}{8} \div \cfrac{4}{5} \, . Select the correct method.

15. Here is a signpost.

What is the distance from Tresaith to Aberporth?

\begin{aligned} 1\cfrac{1}{4} + 3\cfrac{2}{3} &= \cfrac{5}{4}+\cfrac{11}{3}\\\\ &= \cfrac{15}{12} +\frac{44}{12}\\\\ &=\cfrac{59}{12}\\\\ &=4\cfrac{11}{12} \end{aligned}

16. Frank scored 32 out of 40 in a test. What percentage of the questions did Frank answer correctly?

\cfrac{32}{40}=\cfrac{8}{10}=80\%

17. Write 2.35 as an improper fraction.

Give your answer in its simplest form.

2.35= \cfrac{235}{100}

Simplifying \cfrac{235}{100} gives us \cfrac{47}{20}

Ensure you follow the instructions carefully and give your answer as an improper fraction in its simplest form.

Fractions in KS4 and for GCSE

In KS4, students continue to develop their fluency in using fractions to solve problems and will be required to apply their knowledge of fractions within many different maths topics. GCSE maths papers, from all exam boards (including AQA, Edexcel and OCR) will, almost certainly, contain questions involving fractions.

These may appear as standard procedural questions, such as calculate 2\cfrac{1}{4} \times 3\cfrac{2}{3} \,. It is also likely that there will be questions from other areas of maths, such as algebra, geometry, and probability, which involve fractions.

Take a look at our GCSE maths guides on fractions :

• Adding and subtracting fractions
• Dividing fractions
• Fractions of amounts
• Fractions, decimals, and percentages 
• Improper fraction to mixed number

18. Write these fractions in order of size, starting with the smallest.

\cfrac{2}{5} \hspace{.5cm} \cfrac{3}{8} \hspace{.5cm} \cfrac{3}{10} \hspace{.5cm} \cfrac{9}{20}

\cfrac{2}{5} \, =\cfrac{16}{40}

\cfrac{3}{8} \, =\cfrac{15}{40}

\cfrac{3}{10} \, =\cfrac{12}{40}

\cfrac{9}{20} \, =\cfrac{18}{40}

\cfrac{12}{40}, \, \cfrac{15}{40} , \, \cfrac{16}{40}, \, \cfrac{18}{40}

\cfrac{3}{10}, \, \cfrac{3}{8} , \, \cfrac{2}{5}, \, \cfrac{9}{20}

19. Work out the perimeter of this rectangle. Give your answer as a mixed number in its simplest form.

\begin{aligned} 1 \cfrac{1}{3} \, + 1 \cfrac{1}{3} \, + \cfrac{3}{8} \, + \cfrac{3}{8} &= \cfrac{4}{3} + \cfrac{4}{3} \, + \cfrac{3}{8} \, +\cfrac{3}{8}\\\\ &=\cfrac{32}{24} \, + \cfrac{32}{24} \, + \cfrac{9}{24} \, +\cfrac{9}{24}\\\\ &=\cfrac{82}{24}\\\\ &= \cfrac{41}{12}\\\\ &=3 \cfrac{5}{12} \end{aligned}

20. Here are the first three terms of a sequence:

\cfrac{2}{3}, \, \cfrac{4}{9}, \, \cfrac{8}{27}

The rule to find the next term in the sequence is multiply by \cfrac{2}{3} \, .

Find the 5th term in the sequence.

\cfrac{8}{27} \, \times \cfrac{2}{3} = \cfrac{16}{81}

\cfrac{16}{81} \, \times \cfrac{2}{3} = \cfrac{32}{243}

21. On a farm, the ratio of white sheep:black sheep is 3 \, \text{:} \, 1.   \cfrac{2}{3} \, of the white sheep are ewes. \cfrac{2}{5} \, of the black sheep are ewes.   There are 144 ewes on the farm. How many sheep are there on the farm in total?

\cfrac{3}{4} \, of the sheep are white. \cfrac{2}{3} \, \times \cfrac{3}{4} \, = \cfrac{6}{12} \, of the sheep are white ewes.

\cfrac{1}{4} \, of the sheep are black. \cfrac{2}{5} \, \times \cfrac{1}{4} \, = \cfrac{2}{20} \, of the sheep are black ewes.

\cfrac{6}{12} \, +\cfrac{2}{20} \, =\cfrac{30}{60} \, +\cfrac{6}{60} \, =\cfrac{36}{60}

\cfrac{36}{60} \, of the sheep are ewes.

\cfrac{36}{60}=144

\cfrac{1}{60} \, =144 \div 36=4

\cfrac{60}{60} \, = 4 \times 60=240

22. Write \cfrac{3}{x-2}-\cfrac{5}{x+4} as a single fraction, in its simplest form.

\begin{aligned} \cfrac{3}{x-2}\,-\cfrac{5}{x+4} \, &=\cfrac{3(x+4)}{(x+4)(x-2)}\,-\cfrac{5(x-2)}{(x+4)(x-2)}\\\\ &=\cfrac{3x+12-(5x-10)}{(x+4)(x-2)}\\\\ &=\cfrac{-2x+2}{(x+4)(x-2)} \end{aligned}

23. Find the value of \cfrac{ab^{2}}{c} when a=-2, \, b=\cfrac{3}{8} \, and c=\cfrac{1}{4}.

\begin{aligned} \cfrac{ab^{2}}{c} \, &=\cfrac{-2 \times (\cfrac{3}{8})^{2}}{\cfrac{1}{4}}\\\\ &=\cfrac{-2 \times \cfrac{9}{64}}{\cfrac{1}{4}}\\\\ &=\cfrac{-\cfrac{18}{64}}{\cfrac{1}{4}}\\\\ &=-\cfrac{18}{64} \, \times \cfrac{4}{1}\\\\ &=-\cfrac{72}{64}\\\\ &=-\cfrac{9}{8} \end{aligned}

24. Express 0.2\dot{8}\dot{1} as a fraction.

\begin{aligned} x&=0.281818181…\\\\ 10x&=2.81818181…\\\\ 1000x&=281.818181…\\\\ 990x&=279\\\\ x&=\cfrac{279}{990}\\\\ x&=\cfrac{31}{110} \end{aligned}

Looking for more KS3 and KS4 fraction questions?

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• Fractions Decimals and Percentages Worksheet
• Equivalent Fractions Worksheet
• Fractions of Amounts Worksheet
• Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions Worksheet

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Fraction questions FAQs

A fraction of an amount at GCSE is when we are asked to find a certain fraction of an amount, for example \cfrac{3}{5} \, of 20. To do this, we divide by the denominator and then multiply by the numerator. 20\div 5 = 4 4 \times 3 =12 So \cfrac{3}{5} of 20=12.

An example of a fraction is \cfrac{3}{10}. This is read as ‘three tenths’ and means thee out of every ten. You may see different types of fractions: Unit fractions have a numerator of 1, for example \cfrac{1}{8} \, . Proper fractions have a numerator that is smaller than the denominator, for example \cfrac{3}{4} \, . Improper fractions have a numerator that is greater than the denominator, for example \cfrac{5}{2} \, . Mixed number fractions (mixed fractions) are made up of a whole number and a fraction, for example 2\cfrac{1}{3} \, .

When pupils learn how to simplify fractions we look for common factors of the numerator and the denominator. If there are common factors, we divide both the numerator and the denominator by the common factor to find an equivalent, simpler fraction. We continue doing this until there are no more common factors. For example, simplify \cfrac{20}{40} \, . 10 is a common factor of 20 and 40. Dividing both 20 and 40 by 10 gives us \cfrac{2}{4} \, . 2 is a common factor of 2 and 4. Dividing both 2 and 4 by 2 gives us \cfrac{1}{2} \, . There are no more common factors of 1 and 2, so we cannot simplify any further.

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