Finding Fractions of Amounts WORKSHEET
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Finding Fractions of Amounts WORKSHEET DESCRIPTION
In this worksheet, students will progress to finding fractions of amounts such as 5⁄12 of 240. All answers are integers meaning students can focus on their method and process.
Section A begins with an example using a bar model, and there is plenty of space on this write-on worksheet should your learners wish to use the same method.
Section B sees students considering what fraction of an amount produces a specific answer.
Next, given a fraction of an amount, students are asked to find the whole. Again, an example is given with a bar model. Allowing students to emulate this method if they choose.
This worksheet ends with 3 worded questions, giving some context to these calculations.
All worksheets are created by the team of experienced teachers at Cazoom Maths.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Students should already be confident with finding unit fractions of amounts before tackling these more complex problems. This foundational skill is essential as pupils will be extending their understanding to work with fractions like 5⁄12 rather than simpler unit fractions such as 1⁄4 or 1⁄3. If you're unsure whether your learners are ready, there's a prerequisite knowledge check available to assess their readiness.