In KS2 Maths, Year Six students learn about fractions. Fractions show part of a whole number. There are two types: proper fractions (top number smaller than the bottom) and improper fractions (top number larger than the bottom).
Kids should know numerators and denominators. Improper fractions can become mixed numbers. For instance, 4⁄3 equals 11⁄3. Fractions might seem tricky, but our Fractions in Maths article can help your child understand them better.
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Fractions
1,000⁄1,000 = 1, just as 100⁄100 or 3⁄3 = 1
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The numerator tells us how many of the equal parts there are
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The denominator tells us the number of parts the whole is divided into
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12⁄9 could be written as 13⁄9, 11⁄3 or 4⁄3
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14⁄6 could also be written as 7⁄3
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1⁄5 = 2⁄10
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One tenth is ten times more than one hundredth
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We have to find the lowest common multiple of 5 and 20 which is 5 so the equivalent will be 1⁄4
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If we multiply by 10 the equivalent fraction will be 30⁄100
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6 ÷ 3 = 2 and 15 ÷ 3 = 5 so 2⁄5 is the same as 6⁄15
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