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Question P4 P5 fraction foundations

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P5 fraction foundations

Translate division into a fraction, then calculate exactly with mixed and improper fractions.

In this one. Fractions can be added only after their parts have the same size. Keep the common denominator and add the numerators.

2/3 of 3/4 is 6/12whole6/12 = 1/2

How to spot it

Two fractions with different denominators to add or compare, or a mixed number to calculate with, point here.

Common mistake

Children add or compare the numerators straight away without rewriting the denominators to match first, treating a third plus a sixth as two sevenths.

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Standard Calculate 3/5 + 1/2.
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