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Basic Fractions Worksheet
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Basic Fractions Worksheet
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Recognising Fractions
1.What fraction of this circle is shaded?
- 1/2
- 1/4
- 1/8
2.What fraction of the bar is shaded?
- 1/4
- 3/4
- 3/8
3.Match each fraction name to its symbol.
- one half
- one quarter
- one eighth
- 1/4
- 1/8
- 1/2
Fraction Words and Equal Parts
4.In the fraction 3/4, what is the top number called?
5.In the fraction 3/4, what is the bottom number called?
6.What must the parts of a whole be like for them to show a fraction?
7.Which shapes are split into equal parts? Choose all that apply.
- A circle split into 2 equal halves
- A rectangle split into 4 equal pieces
- A square split into pieces of different sizes
- A triangle split into 8 equal pieces
Draw and Colour Fractions
8.Draw a circle split into 4 equal parts. Colour 1/4 of it.
9.Draw a rectangle split into 8 equal parts. Colour 3/8 of it.
Compare and Add Fractions
10.Which fraction is larger: 1/2 or 1/4?
- 1/2
- 1/4
11.Which fraction is larger: 1/4 or 1/8?
- 1/4
- 1/8
12.Which fraction is larger: 3/4 or 1/2?
- 3/4
- 1/2
13.Work out 2/8 + 3/8.
14.Work out 1/4 + 1/4.
15.Put these fractions in order from smallest to largest: 1/8, 1/2, 1/4.
Fractions in the Canteen
16.Losa shares a sandwich with a friend by cutting it into 2 equal pieces. What fraction is one piece?
17.Wiremu has 8 pieces of fruit and eats 3 of them. What fraction of the 8 pieces does he eat?
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