MathsYear 6Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

Multiply and divide fractions

Multiply simple pairs of proper fractions, writing the answer in its simplest form; divide proper fractions by whole numbers

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine a 🍫 chocolate bar split into 4 equal pieces. You take 1 piece — that's ¼ of the bar.

  2. 2

    Show ¼ of this chocolate bar by shading 1 piece.

  3. 3

    Let's work out ½ of ¼ together.

  4. 4

    Now find ⅔ of ¾ by shading the right bits of this bar.

  5. 5

    What is ½ of ⅓?

  6. 6

    Now let's divide fractions — like ¾ ÷ 2.

  7. 7

    What is ½ ÷ 3?

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