Calculating non-unit fractions of quantities

In this lesson, we will identify fractions of quantities for non-unit fractions (where the numerator is more than one).

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which of these fractions is equivalent to one third?

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Q2.Which fraction is equivalent to four sixths?

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Q3.True or False: nine twelfths is equivalent to three quarters.

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Q4.Which of these is equivalent to eight twelfths

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Q5.Which of these is not equivalent to one quarter?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of these fractions is equivalent to one third?

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Q2.Which fraction is equivalent to four sixths?

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Q3.True or False: nine twelfths is equivalent to three quarters.

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Q4.Which of these is equivalent to eight twelfths

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Q5.Which of these is not equivalent to one quarter?

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Calculating non-unit fractions of quantities

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Q1.What is one third of 18?

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Q2.What is two thirds of 18?

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Q3.What is five sixths of 18?

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Q4.What is three quarters of 24?

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Q5.What is two thirds of 24?

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Calculating non-unit fractions of quantities

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is one third of 18?

1/5

Q2.What is two thirds of 18?

2/5

Q3.What is five sixths of 18?

3/5

Q4.What is three quarters of 24?

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Q5.What is two thirds of 24?

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Lesson summary: Calculating non-unit fractions of quantities

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