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Mathematics · Grades 3–6

Fractions of a set

Split into equal groups using the denominator, then take the numerator groups.

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The key idea

Split into equal groups using the denominator, then take the numerator groups.

(a/b) × N = a × (N ÷ b)

Worked examples

Find 4/8 of 136.

136 ÷ 8 × 4 = 68

68

Find 1/2 of 60.

60 ÷ 2 × 1 = 30

30

Try it yourself

  1. Find 9/12 of 24.

  2. Find 2/3 of 12.

Check your understanding

Answers and marking notes
  1. 18

    24 ÷ 12 × 9 = 18

  2. 8

    12 ÷ 3 × 2 = 8

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