Operating Fractions (B) WORKSHEET

Suitable for Year groups: Year 10, Year 11
GCSE Tier: Foundation/Higher
Targeting grades: 4-5
Prerequisite knowledge: Converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions. Knowledge of the 4 operations with fractions. Using the correct order of operations.

Operating Fractions (B) WORKSHEET DESCRIPTION

Operating fractions B is perfect for KS4 students aiming for a grade 5+ and needing a recap of the four operations with fractions or for KS3 students needing some challenge and extension. Most of the fractions are improper and written as mixed numbers.

This worksheet begins in section A with 6 addition and subtraction questions. Multiplication and division are visited in section B. This includes the division of and by an integer.

Section C contains a mixture of all four operations with improper fractions, mixed numbers and integers. Thus, ensuring your learners are the competent at choosing the correct method and do not make mistakes such as finding a common denominator before multiplying fractions.

We conclude with a tricky extension question which will challenge even your most able students.