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Fractions and decimals activity 2

 

Activity 2

Use the coloured squares as a guide for dividing whole numbers by fractions. Type your answers into the text box and click ‘Check Answer’

1 25%
2 50%
3 75%

1. How many ¾ in 3 squares?

2. What is 3 divided by ¾?

1. How many ¾ in 6 squares?

2. What is 6 divided by ¾?

What is 12 divided by ¾ ?

Well done!

Description

Use the coloured squares as a guide for dividing whole numbers by fractions.

Question 1

Square image description: Four squares divided into four parts. Each square has a value of 1/4.

  1. How many 3/4 are in 3 square?
  2. What is 3 divided by 3/4 ?

Answers:

  • 4
  • 4

Question 2

  1. How many 3/4 are in 6 squares?
  2. What is 6 divided by 3/4?

Answers:

  • 8
  • 8

Question 3

  1. What is 12 divided by 3/4?

Answers:

  • 16