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GCSE fractions practice and starter worksheets

Practise reading fractions, finding fractions of amounts and calculating with fractions. Start with the three original questions below, then choose a focused workout or make a classroom worksheet.

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A useful approach

  1. Check that a shape is split into equal parts before writing a fraction of it.
  2. For a fraction of an amount, divide by the denominator and multiply by the numerator.
  3. For addition or subtraction, use a common denominator. For multiplication, multiply the numerators and denominators, then simplify.

A mistake to watch for

Adding denominators changes the size of the parts. First express both fractions using the same-sized parts.

Try question 1

Writing, Simplifying and Ordering Fractions · Calculator allowed · 1 marks

The shape is divided into 8 equal parts.

3 of the parts are shaded.

Write down the fraction of the shape that is shaded.

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  1. 3 of the 8 equal parts are shaded.
  2. The fraction shaded is 38.
Answer: 38
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Try question 2

Fractions of an Amount · No calculator · 1 marks

Work out 18 of 56

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  1. 56 ÷ 8 = 7.
Answer: 7
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Try question 3

Fractions · No calculator · 2 marks

Work out 49 × 310

Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.

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  1. Multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators: 4 x 3 = 12 and 9 x 10 = 90, so the product is 1290.
  2. Divide top and bottom by 6: 1290 = 215.
Answer: 215
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Practise a specific topic

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Use this as a classroom starter

Use the first question to discuss equal parts, then ask pupils to explain their chosen operation before calculating. Leave time to simplify each final fraction.

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