3.2.10

Numbers as Fractions

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Writing Two Numbers as a Fraction

To write one number as a fraction of another write the first number above the other in a fraction and cancel down.

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Example

  • To get £60 as a fraction of £240 we cancel down 60240 = 14.
    • £60 is 14 of £240.
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Different units

  • The numbers must have the same units for this method to work, so convert one of the numbers if necessary.
    • 25p as a fraction of £2 = 25p£2 = 25p200p = 25200 = 18
    • 25p is 18 of £2.

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1Number

1.1Using Numbers

1.2Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

1.3Powers & Roots

1.4Accuracy

2Algebra

2.1Introduction to Algebra

2.2Manipulating Algebra

2.3Proofs & Functions

2.4Straight Line Graphs

2.5Common Graphs

2.6Transformations & Tangents

2.7Properties of Graphs

2.8Solving Equations

2.9Inequalities

2.10Sequences

3Ratio

4Geometry

4.1Introduction to Geometry

4.2Triangles & Quadrilaterals

4.3Transformations

4.4Circle Basics

4.5Circle Theorems

4.6Measurements & Units

4.7Calculating Area

4.8Triangle Formulae

4.93D Shapes

4.10Vectors

5Probability

6Statistics

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