Fractions

Pass Check: Fractions

Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions, including mixed numbers.

4 definitions3 to memorise3 common mistakes5 exam questions8-question quiz

Numerator

The top number of a fraction; how many parts you have.

Denominator

The bottom number of a fraction; how many equal parts make a whole.

Improper fraction

A fraction where the numerator is bigger than the denominator, e.g. 7/3.

Reciprocal

A fraction flipped upside down; a/b becomes b/a. Multiplying by the reciprocal is how you divide fractions.

Quick check

Mixed quiz

1. Calculate 3 2/4 × 4/5. Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.

2. Which is largest?

3. Work out 4/7 + 1/6. Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.

4. Calculate 2/10 of 80.

5. Work out 1/4 + 1/9. Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.

6. What is 1/3 of 9?

7. Calculate 1 2/2 × 2/6. Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.

8. Calculate 4/6 of 54.