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Shapes Intro
Recognising Fractions
Fractions show proportions. They compare the parts into which an object is divided with the whole object.
3 parts of this square are red.
There are 4 equal parts in total.
So we write fraction red = 34
Recognising Fractions
2 parts of this regular pentagon are blue.
There are 5 equal parts in total.
So we write fraction blue =
25
Fractions show proportions. They compare the parts into which an object is divided with the whole object.
Recognising Fractions
5 parts of this regular hexagon are yellow.
There are 6 equal parts in total.
So we write fraction yellow =
56
Fractions show proportions. They compare the parts into which an object is divided with the whole object.
Recognising Fractions
3 parts of this regular octagon are blue.
There are 8 equal parts in total.
So we write fraction blue = 38
Fractions show proportions. They compare the parts into which an object is divided with the whole object.
Shapes Questions
Recognising Fractions
Write down the fraction for the indicated colour in each case.a b c
d e f
yellow blue red
green pink blue
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People
Recognising Fractions
Fractions can also be used to divide groups into separate categories or sets.
There are 3 females
Out of a total of 8 people.
So fraction female = 38
What fraction of this group of people are female?
Recognising Fractions
Fractions can also be used to divide groups into separate categories or sets.
There are 5 hats
Out of a total of 7 people.
So fraction wearing hats =
57
What fraction of this group of people are wearing hats?
Recognising Fractions
Fractions can also be used to divide groups into separate categories or sets.
There are 3 pairs of glasses
Out of a total of 7 people.
So fraction wearing glasses =
37
What fraction of this group of people are wearing glasses?