Year 4 Fractions

Recognise equivalent fractions; add and subtract fractions with the same denominator; find fractions of amounts.

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Worked examples

RookieRead and interpret directly.

What fraction of the grid is shaded?

  • 6/2
  • 2/3
  • 2/4
  • 2/6

Answer: 2/6. 2 of the 6 squares are shaded: 2/6.

ProCompare and infer.

A pie is cut into 3 equal slices and 2 are shaded. What fraction is NOT shaded?

  • 2/3
  • 3/3
  • 3/1
  • 1/3

Answer: 1/3. 2 of 3 are shaded, so 3 − 2 = 1 are not: 1/3.

GuruMulti-step reasoning.

The grid shows 16 counters in 4 equal groups. What is 3/4 of 16?

  • 4
  • 12

Answer: 12. 16 ÷ 4 = 4 per group; 3 groups = 3 × 4 = 12.

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What is covered in Year 4 Fractions?
Recognise equivalent fractions; add and subtract fractions with the same denominator; find fractions of amounts. Key skills include Equivalent Fractions, Adding Fractions, Fractions Of Amounts.

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