Fractions Flashcards
1
Q
Which is bigger 1/3 or 1/4 ?
A
1/3
2
Q
Which is bigger 1/3 or 4/5 ?
A
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
3
Q
Find 1/5 of £70
A
£70 ÷ 5 = £14
4
Q
A jacket has 1/3 off the price tag today.
The price tag is £60. How much does the jacket cost today?
A
1/3 of £60 = £60 ÷ 3 = £20,
So jacket £60 - £20 = £40
5
Q
What is 17/5 as a mixed number?
A
(17 ÷ 5 = 3 , with 2 left over)
3 2/5
6
Q
Find 3/5 of £75
A
Divide £75 by 5 = £15
Then x by 3
3 x £15 = £45
7
Q
Which is bigger 4/10 or 0.6?
A
4/10= 4 ÷ 10 = 0.4
0.6 is bigger
