Fractions of a number

key notes :

👉 What is a Fraction of a Number?

A fraction of a number means part of that number.
Example: ½ of 10 = 5 😊

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👉 How to Find a Fraction of a Number?

Use this rule:

🎯 Fraction × Number = Answer

Example:
⅓ × 12 = 4 ✨

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👉 Steps to Find a Fraction of a Number 🪜

1️⃣ Take the numerator (top number)
2️⃣ Divide the number by the denominator (bottom number)
3️⃣ Or multiply directly: (Numerator × Number) ÷ Denominator
Example:
2/5 of 20 = (2 × 20) ÷ 5 = 40 ÷ 5 = 8 🎉

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👉 Remember the Terms

• Numerator 👉 Top number 🍒
• Denominator 👉 Bottom number 🍰
• Whole number 👉 The number you are taking a fraction of 🧮

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👉 Fractions Make Things Smaller

If the fraction is less than 1, the answer is smaller than the whole number 😊
Example:
¼ of 40 = 10 (smaller than 40) 🌟

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👉 Real-Life Examples 🏠🍕

• ½ of a pizza means half the pizza 🍕
• ¼ of an hour = 15 minutes ⏰
• ⅓ of a chocolate bar 🍫

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👉 Common Fractions to Remember

• ½ = divide by 2 ✌️
• ⅓ = divide by 3
• ¼ = divide by 4
• ¾ = 3 parts out of 4 🎨

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👉 Word Problems Practice 💡

If a bag has 30 marbles,
⅕ of 30 = 6 🎈

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👉 Shortcut Tip 🚀

Multiply first ➡️ divide next
(Numerator × whole number) ÷ denominator

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👉 Check Your Answer 📝

Your answer should be smaller than the whole when the fraction is less than 1 🧡

Learn with an example

Let’s try some problems! ✍️