To find unit fractions of a given quantity

In this lesson, we will continue to focus on unit fractions by finding fractions in different contexts. We will use pictorial representations alongside multiplication and division facts to solve a range of problems.

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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 are NOT unit fractions?

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Q2.The denominator shows us...

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Q3.The numerator is...

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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 are NOT unit fractions?

1/3

Q2.The denominator shows us...

2/3

Q3.The numerator is...

3/3

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Finding Unit Fractions of a Given Quantity Quiz

Well done for your hard work today! One last thing for you to do, to further embed the knowledge that you have gained in today's lesson. That thing, ... this quiz! Good luck

Q1.When I find one fifth of a number, I have 5. What number is my whole?

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Q2.Mohammed has one quarter of £20. Sarah has one half of £12. Who has more?

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Q3.I start with my whole number. When I find one third I have 4. When I find one quarter I have 3. What number have I started with?

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Finding Unit Fractions of a Given Quantity Quiz

Well done for your hard work today! One last thing for you to do, to further embed the knowledge that you have gained in today's lesson. That thing, ... this quiz! Good luck

Q1.When I find one fifth of a number, I have 5. What number is my whole?

1/3

Q2.Mohammed has one quarter of £20. Sarah has one half of £12. Who has more?

2/3

Q3.I start with my whole number. When I find one third I have 4. When I find one quarter I have 3. What number have I started with?

3/3

Lesson summary: To find unit fractions of a given quantity

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