Fractions

Question 1

Which is bigger 1/3 or 1/4 ?

Answer 1

1/3

Question 2

Which is bigger 1/3 or 4/5 ?

Answer 2

Make number at bottom of fraction (denominator) the same, change bottom number to 15 (3 x 5 = 15)

            2/3 = 10/15       and    4/5   = 12/15

                         So 4/5 bigger

Question 3

Find 1/5 of £70

Answer 3

£70 ÷ 5 = £14

Question 4

A jacket has 1/3 off the price tag today.

           The price tag is £60. 

  How much does the jacket cost today?

Answer 4

1/3 of £60 = £60 ÷ 3 = £20,

                So jacket £60 - £20 = £40

Question 5

What is 17/5 as a mixed number?

Answer 5

(17 ÷ 5 = 3 , with 2 left over)

                                 3   2/5

Question 6

Find 3/5 of £75

Answer 6

Divide £75 by 5 = £15

                       Then x by 3

                          3 x £15 = £45

Question 7

Which is bigger 4/10 or 0.6?

Answer 7

4/10= 4 ÷ 10 = 0.4

                         0.6 is bigger