MathsYears 2–3Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

Simple equivalent fractions (e.g. 2/4 = 1/2)

Write simple fractions, e.g. 1/2 of 6 = 3, and recognise the equivalence of 2/4 and 1/2

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Some fractions look different but are actually the same size! 2/4 is the same as 1/2.

  2. 2

    Shade 2 out of 4 parts — then see it matches half.

  3. 3

    Now shade 1 out of 2 parts — they are the same amount!

  4. 4

    Which fraction is the same as 1/2?

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