Use knowledge of non-unit fractions to solve problems

Maths

In this unit pupils will explain that non-unit fractions are composed of more than one unit fraction using knowledge of unit fractions to find one whole. In the future unit pupils will use repeated addition of a unit fraction to form a non-unit fraction. They will compare non-unit fractions with the same denominator. They will add and subtract fractions with the same denominator.

In the prior unit pupils quantified the number of items in each part and connected to the unit fraction operator. They calculated the value of a part by connecting knowledge of division and division facts with finding a fraction of a quantity. In this unit pupils will explain that non-unit fractions are composed of more than one unit fraction using knowledge of unit fractions to find one whole.

Non-unit fractions

Jacob works out the fraction of the shape that is shaded. What would the denominator be?

Jacob works out the fraction of the shape that is shaded. What would the numerator be?

What fraction of the pizza has been eaten?

What fraction of bananas are in the bowl? 

What fraction of frogs are on the lily pad?

Sofia works out the fraction of shapes that are shaded. What would the denominator of her fraction be?

Jacob works out the fraction of shapes that have an even number of sides. What would the numerator of his fraction be?

Starter Quiz