Whole number denominator x numerator Numerator Denominator Whole

‘Whole number ÷ denominator x numerator’ Numerator Denominator Whole number

55 boxes 5 11

Let’s divide the 55 boxes into 5 parts

We must choose 3 out of these 5 parts 33 boxes!

Let’s try one. . . ÷ Whole number = Denominator Numerator

Another one. . . ÷ Whole number = Denominator Numerator

Follow the formula and it’s easy. . . ÷ Whole number = Denominator Numerator

Last one. . . ÷ Whole number = Denominator Numerator

Important Note • When you are finding a fraction of a whole quantity you are finding a part of that quantity, so: – The UNITS of your answer will be the SAME as the units of the whole quantity – Your answer will ALWAYS be SMALLER than the whole quantity, because it is part of it!

Always use this formula for finding fractions of whole numbers: ‘Whole number ÷ denominator x numerator’ Numerator Denominator Whole number

Let’s try one. . . ÷ Whole number Denominator = Numerator

Question 1 What is ½ of 36 9 16 12 18

Question 2 What 1 is /5 of 25? 5 10 20 15

Question 3 Calculate 4/ 5 of 50 20 250 40 15

Question 4 Which of the following 3 is /5 of 35? 20 21 7 6

Fraction of a Quantity CW Worksheet Let’s work through it together… • • • Write the Fraction Write the Quantity Write the Fraction of the Quantity Show Working Write Answer

Early Finishers Play Mathman http: //www. sheppardsoftware. com/mathgames/ fractions/mathman_fractions_number. htm Homework: Pg 90 Exericse 6 k No. 11 and No. 12