Fantastic Fractions

Question 1

Find equivalent fractions by

Answer 1

Multiplying the top and bottom by the same number

Eg 1/2 can become 6/12

Question 2

Compare/order fractions

Answer 2

Make the denominators (bottom numbers) the same

Question 3

When adding or subtracting fractions

Answer 3

Make the bottom numbers the same
Add/subtract the tops
Keep the bottoms the same
Simplify your answer if asked

Question 4

How do you multiply fractions

Answer 4

Multiply the tops together

Multiply the bottoms together

Question 5

How do you divide fractions

Answer 5

Flip the second fraction

Then multiply

Question 6

How do you find the fraction of an amount?

Answer 6

Divide by the bottom number

Times by the top

Question 7

Fractions in simplest form

Answer 7

Simplify fractions by dividing top and bottom by the same amount