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Fraction of a quantity
How to work out ¾ of 24: divide by the denominator, multiply by the numerator. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.
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A fraction of a quantity
- Divide the amount by the denominator (this gives one part).
- Multiply by the numerator (that many parts).
Rule
¾ of 24: 24 ÷ 4 = 6; 6 × 3 = 18.
Meerkat tip
“Of” means multiply: ¾ of 24 = ¾ × 24.
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Remember this: your summary
- Divide by the denominator.
- Multiply by the numerator.
- Of means multiply.
Write these points in your book. Read them again the night before the test.
Memory trick
Bottom divides, top multiplies.
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Important words
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Test yourself · Part 1
Match column A to column B
Tap a word in column A, then its meaning in column B. You can also start in column B.
Column A
Column B
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