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KS2 · Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

KS2.M-Y3N4 Introduction to Fractions

Calculators not allowed · about 45 minutes
Total Marks
Name: _______________________________    Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Answer ALL questions. Show all your working.
1
Write the fraction for the shaded part of each shape, giving each answer in its simplest form. Shape A is a circle with 1 of 4 equal parts shaded. Shape B is a rectangle with 2 of 6 equal parts shaded.
(a)Fraction shaded in Shape A(1)
(b)Fraction shaded in Shape B, given in its simplest form(1)
2
Write down the unit fraction for one equal part of a whole split into five equal pieces.
(1)
3
Which fraction is the same as two thirds? Circle the correct answer: 4/6, 3/4, 1/3. Explain why you chose that fraction in one sentence.
  • 4/6
  • 3/4
  • 1/3
4
Priya colours 3 equal parts out of 8 on a paper strip. Write the fraction that Priya coloured.
(1)
5
A cake is cut into 6 equal slices. Noah eats 2 slices and Erin eats 1 slice. What fraction of the cake is left?
(2)
6
Write the fraction shown by shading one of the three equal boxes: one box shaded out of three.
(1)
7
A ribbon is 9 cm long and divided into 3 equal parts. What is the length of one part as a fraction and in centimetres?
(2)
8
Shade 2/4 of a rectangle. Then write the fraction in simplest form.
(1)
9
There are 12 apples. A basket holds 3/12 of them. How many apples are in the basket?
(2)
10
Write the fraction that shows the shaded part: 4 shaded squares out of 10 equal squares.
(1)
11
Explain in one or two sentences why 2/4 is the same as 1/2. Use words or a diagram.
(2)
12
A pizza is cut into 8 equal slices. Kwame eats 5 slices. What fraction shows the part he ate? Give the fraction and its simplest form.
(2)
13
Sara has 10 counters. She gives 2/10 of them to Oliwia. How many counters does Oliwia get? Show your working.
(2)
14
Draw a pie split into 4 equal pieces. Shade 1/4 of the pie and write the fraction.
(1)
15
There are 15 stickers. 3/15 are red. How many stickers are red? Give the fraction in simplest form too.
(2)
16
Explain which fraction is larger: 1/4 or 1/3. Write a short explanation.
(2)
17
A chocolate bar is split into 12 equal squares. Lina eats 6 squares. What fraction of the bar did she eat? Give the fraction in simplest form.
(2)
18
Maya paints 4 out of 20 wooden blocks blue. What fraction are painted blue? Give the fraction in simplest form and explain why you simplified it.
(2)
Mark scheme · KS2.M-Y3N4 Introduction to Fractions

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