Fractions of Numbers

11+ Maths, topic 2.3.1

Fractions of Numbers

You may be asked to work out a fraction of a whole number, an amount of money, a weight or a length. The method for each is exactly the same.

Find 1⁄5 of 150

Find 1⁄5 of 150

Divide 150 by the denominator

Divide 150 by the denominator

Multiply 30 by the numerator

Multiply 30 by the numerator

  • Multiply 30 (the answer from the previous step) by the numerator.
1⁄5 of 150 is 30

1⁄5 of 150 is 30

Test yourself on Fractions of Numbers

  • What's 5⁄6 of £300?

  • What's 4⁄5 of 80kg?

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