Year 6: Fraction calculations

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1. Simplify 18/24.

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   3/4

   Divide the numerator and denominator by 6.

2. Calculate 3/4 + 2/3.

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   17/12 or 1 5/12

   Use twelfths: 9/12 + 8/12.

3. Calculate 5/6 - 1/4.

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   7/12

   10/12 - 3/12 = 7/12.

4. Calculate 2/3 x 3/5.

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   2/5

   6/15 simplifies to 2/5.

5. Calculate 3/4 divided by 3.

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   1/4

   Share three quarters into three equal groups.

6. Find 5/8 of 64.

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   40

   64 divided by 8 = 8; 8 x 5 = 40.

7. Which is larger: 7/12 or 3/5?

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   3/5

   Compare 35/60 and 36/60.

8. A bottle holds 1 1/2 litres. You pour out 2/5 litre. How much is left?

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   1 1/10 litres

   15/10 - 4/10 = 11/10.

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Curriculum source checked 2026-09-30.