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Here you will find some simple information and advice about Fraction of a Whole Number.

At the bottom of this page you will also find two printable resource sheets which explain about how to calculate fractions in a little more detail.

Before you start learning to calculate fractions of numbers, you should be able to work out fractions of shapes.

How to find a fraction of a whole number

Here are the two easy steps for finding the fraction of a number:

Step 1 - Find the unit fraction by dividing the number by the denominator

Step 2 - Multiply by the numerator .

You should have now found your fraction of a number!

PLEASE NOTE:

Finding a fraction of a whole number is the same as multiplying the fraction by the whole number.

In other words:

\[ {4 \over 5} \; of \; 30 \; is \; the \; same \; as \; {4 \over 5} \times 30 \]

Example 1) \[ Find \; {5 \over 6} \; of \; 24 \]

A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is equal to 1.

To find the unit fraction of a number, you need to divide the number by the denominator.

This gives us: \[ {1 \over 6} \; of \; 24 \; = \; 24 ÷ 6 \; = \; 4 \]

To find five-sixths, we need to multiply our answer by the numerator which is 5.

So \[ {5 \over 6} \; of \; 24 = ({1 \over 6} \; of \; 24) \times 5 = 4 \times 5 = 20 \]

Example 2) \[ Find \; {3 \over 7} \; of \; 35\]

To find the unit fraction, we need to divide the number by the denominator.

This gives us: \[ {1 \over 7} \; of \; 35 \; = \; 35 ÷ 7 \; = \; 5 \]

To find three-sevenths, we need to multiply our answer by the numerator which is 3.

So \[ {3 \over 7} \; of \; 35 = ({1 \over 7} \; of \; 35) \times 3 = 5 \times 3 = 15 \]

Example 3) \[ Find \; {3 \over 10} \; of \; $230\]

This gives us: \[ {1 \over 10} \; of \; $230 = $230 ÷ 10 = $23 \]

To find three-tenths, we need to multiply our answer by the numerator which is 3.

So \[ {3 \over 10} \; of \; $230 = ({1 \over 10} \; of \; $230) \times 3 \] and \[ ({1 \over 10} \; of \; $230) \times 3 = $23 \times 3 = $69 \]

Final answer \[ {3 \over 10} \; of \; $230 \; = \; $69 \]

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If we want to work out: \[ {a \over b} \; of \; a \; number \; n \]

First we work out: \[ {1 \over b} \; of \; n = {n \over b} \; \; or \; n ÷ b \]

Next we need to multiply this by the numerator a.

This gives us: \[ {a \over b} \; of \; n = {n \over b} \times a = {na \over b} \; \; or \; na ÷ b \]

How do you find fractions of a number support sheet

This printable support sheet below gives a little more detail about finding fractions of numbers including a step-by-step visual guide to how and why it works.

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Fraction of a whole number problems

These problems all involve finding the fraction of a whole number.

There are 3 versions of each sheet:

  • Sheets 1a and 2a are the easiest. They mainly involve finding simple unit fractions of small numbers.
  • Sheets 1b and 2b are a little harder. They involve finding (mainly unit) fractions of larger numbers.
  • Sheets 1c and 2c are hardest. They involve finding non-unit fractions of larger numbers.

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Fractions Of Amounts

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What are fractions of amounts?

Fractions of amounts is the skill of finding a given fraction of a certain amount. 

As we are asked to work out three quarters of 36 , let’s start by working out one quarter:

So to work out three quarters we multiply this by 3 :

You can visualise this using a bar model. 

Finding a fraction of a number is the same as multiplying a fraction by a number. 

\frac{2}{5} of 20 is the same as \frac{2}{5} \times 20

Therefore we could calculate the answer using this method instead. 

\frac{2}{5} of 20 = \frac{2}{5} \times 20 = \frac{2 \times 20}{5} = \frac{40}{5} = 8

We can find fractions of a quantity  including integers (whole numbers), decimals and fractions. When calculating a fraction of a quantity you can use either the method shown in E.g. 1 or E.g. 2 but sometimes one method will be easier to apply than the other. 

Find \frac{5}{6} of 0.4

\frac{5}{6} of 0.4 = \frac{5}{6} \times 0.4 = \frac{5 \times 0.4}{6} = \frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}

What are fractions of amounts?

One amount as a fraction of another 

Sometimes it is helpful to express an amount of one thing as a fraction of the entire thing. 

For example;

A shop sells rolls of ribbon. A full roll has 7 metres of ribbon on it. Sabastian buys 35 centimetres of ribbon. Express the length of Sabastian’s piece of ribbon as a fraction of a full roll of ribbon. 

7 metres = 700 cm. 

The fraction would therefore be \frac{35}{700}

This can simplify \frac{35 \div 7}{700 \div 7}=\frac{1}{20}

Therefore Sebastian has one twentieth of a full roll of ribbon. 

Sometimes it is helpful to express a value as a fraction of another amount. This can then show the proportion of that value in comparison to the other amount. 

For example,

Ivan has 3 pens in his school bag. 

Jessica has 24 pens in her school bag. 

Express the number of pens Ivan has as a fraction of the amount of pens Jessica has. 

Ivan has 3 pens compared to Jessica’s 24 pens. As a fraction this is \frac{3}{24}

This can simplify

This fraction shows that Ivan has an eighth as many pens as Jessica. 

How to calculate fractions of amounts

In order to work out fractions of an amount:

  • Multiply the fraction and the amount.
  • Write the final answer.

Explain how to work out fractions of amounts in 2 steps

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Related lessons on fractions

Fractions of amounts  is part of our series of lessons to support revision on  fractions . You may find it helpful to start with the main fractions lesson for a summary of what to expect, or use the step by step guides below for further detail on individual topics. Other lessons in this series include:

  • Improper fractions to mixed numbers
  • Mixed number to improper fraction
  • Numerator and denominator
  • Adding and subtracting fractions
  • Multiplying and dividing fractions
  • Equivalent fractions

Fractions of amounts examples

Example 1: unit fractions of amounts.

Multiply the fraction and the amount .

The “of” means that we multiply the fraction and the amount.

You divide the amount by the denominator (bottom number) of the fraction.

2 Write the final answer .

The final answer is 8 .

Example 2: unit fractions of amounts

Write the final answer .

The final answer is 4 .

Example 3: non-unit fractions

Alternatively, you could split the calculation into two parts. First divide the amount by the denominator (bottom number) of the fraction to find one quarter of 20 . Then, multiply by the numerator (top number):

The final answer is 15 .

Example 4: non-unit fractions

Alternatively, you could split the calculation into two parts. First divide the amount by the denominator (bottom number) of the fraction. Then multiply by the numerator (top number):

The final answer is 6 .

Example 5: calculator allowed

Alternatively, you could split the sum into two parts. First divide the amount by the denominator (bottom number) of the fraction. Then, multiply by the numerator (top number):

The final answer is 37.2 kg .

Example 6: calculator allowed

Alternatively,  you could split the sum into two parts. First divide the amount by the denominator (bottom number) of the fraction. Then multiply by the numerator (top number):

The final answer is 94.5 km .

Common misconceptions

  • Not writing money with two decimal places

If the answer to a question involving money is a decimal and the units are £ you need 2 digits after the decimal point for the pence. E.g.

The final answer £1.40

  • Not fully answering the question

A common error is to

Practice fractions of amounts questions

1. Work out: \frac{1}{2} \quad of\quad18

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2. Work out: \frac{1}{5} \quad of \quad 30

3. Work out: \frac{2}{3} \quad of \quad 24

4. Work out: \frac{5}{8} \quad of \quad 56

5. Calculator allowed. Work out: \frac{3}{7} \quad of \quad 14.7 kg

6. Calculator allowed. Work out: \frac{4}{9} \quad of \quad 14.4 km

Fractions of amounts GCSE questions

1.   A jigsaw normally costs £9.60.

How much does a jigsaw cost in the sale?

\frac{1}{3}\times9.60=9.60\div3=3.2                                                                                                   (1)

The jigsaw costs £6.40 in the sale.

2. The average age of people in an office is 40  years old.

Sam’s age is \frac{11}{8} of  the average.

How old is Sam?

 Sam is 55.

3. A train has 1 first-class carriage and 4 standard carriages.

The first-class carriage has 40 seats.

\frac{7}{8} of the seats are being used.

Each standard class carriage has 60 seats.

\frac{5}{12} of the seats are being used. Are more than half the seats on the train being used?

You must show your working.

For working out the total number of seats on the train.

For working out the half of seats on the train.

For working out the number of seats used the first-class carriage or second class carriage.

For working out the total number of seats used on the train (1)

NO, only 135 seats are used

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Fraction of Amount

Example 1: Find 1 ⁄ 4 of 12.

To find one quarter we need to split our amount into 4 equal parts.

12 ÷ 4 = 3

Each part is worth 3, so 1 ⁄ 4 of 12 = 3

Example 2: Find 1 ⁄ 5 of 30.

To find one fifth we need to split our amount into 5 equal parts.

30 ÷ 5 = 6

Each part is worth 6, so 1 ⁄ 5 of 30 = 6

Example 3: Find 3 ⁄ 4 of 28.

We start by splitting 28 into 4 equal parts.

28 ÷ 4 = 7

Each quarter is worth 7. We want 3 ⁄ 4

We need to calculate 3 × 7. 3 × 7 = 21 3 ⁄ 4 of 28 = 21

Example 4: Find 2 ⁄ 5 of 40.

We start by splitting 40 into 5 equal parts.

40 ÷ 5 = 8

Each fifth is worth 8. We want 2 ⁄ 5

We need to calculate 2 × 8. 2 × 8 = 16 2 ⁄ 5 of 40 = 16

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Watch the video to see how to fold a square of paper to create a flower. What fraction of the piece of paper is the small triangle?

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Use two dice to generate two numbers with one decimal place. What happens when you round these numbers to the nearest whole number?

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Use the lines on this figure to show how the square can be divided into 2 halves, 3 thirds, 6 sixths and 9 ninths.

Forgot the Numbers

On my calculator I divided one whole number by another whole number and got the answer 3.125. If the numbers are both under 50, what are they?

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Andy had a big bag of marbles but unfortunately the bottom of it split and all the marbles spilled out. Use the information to find out how many there were in the bag originally.

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Route Product

Find the product of the numbers on the routes from A to B. Which route has the smallest product? Which the largest?

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Fraction Lengths

Can you find combinations of strips of paper which equal the length of the black strip? If the length of the black is 1, how could you write the sum of the strips?

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Investigate the successive areas of light blue in these diagrams.

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  1. Finding Fractions of Amounts easily

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  5. Learn how to calculate Fraction of an amount

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  1. Fraction of Amounts Practice Questions

    The Corbettmaths Practice Questions on Fractions of Amounts. Next: Fractions - Finding Original Practice Questions

  2. Fraction of a Whole Number

    A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is equal to 1. To find the unit fraction of a number, you need to divide the number by the denominator. This gives us: 1 6 o f 24 = 24 ÷ 6 = 4. Step 2) To find five-sixths, we need to multiply our answer by the numerator which is 5. So 5 6 o f 24 = ( 1 6 o f 24) × 5 = 4 × 5 = 20.

  3. Fraction Word Problems

    Here you will learn about fraction word problems, including solving math word problems within a real-world context involving adding fractions, subtracting fractions, multiplying fractions, and dividing fractions. Students will first learn about fraction word problems as part of number and operations—fractions in 4 th grade.

  4. PDF Year 6 Fraction of an Amount Reasoning and Problem Solving

    Questions 3, 6 and 9 (Problem Solving) Developing Arrange cards to produce a correct statement. Find fractions of amounts using unit fractions only. Expected Arrange cards to produce a correct statement. Find fractions of amounts using non-unit fractions only. Greater Depth Arrange cards to balance an equivalent statement comparing two ...

  5. Fractions Of Amounts

    Fractions Of Amounts. Here we will learn about fractions of amounts. There are also fractions worksheets, fraction activity sheets and fraction word problems (with answer sheets) based on Edexcel, AQA and OCR exam questions, along with further guidance on where to go next if you're still stuck.

  6. Fractions of Amounts

    This Corbettmaths video tutorial shows how to calculate fractions of amounts.Practice Questions: https://corbettmaths.com/2019/08/29/fraction-of-amounts-prac...

  7. Maths Genie • Finding a Fraction of an Amount

    Fraction of Amount. Example 1: Find 1 4 of 12. To find one quarter we need to split our amount into 4 equal parts. 12 ÷ 4 = 3. Each part is worth 3, so 1 4 of 12 = 3. Example 2: Find 1 5 of 30. To find one fifth we need to split our amount into 5 equal parts. 30 ÷ 5 = 6. Each part is worth 6, so 1 5 of 30 = 6.

  8. Fractions

    Identify your areas for growth in these lessons: Dividing fractions by fractions. Dividing fractions word problems. Start quiz. Unit test. Test your understanding of Fractions with these NaN questions. Start test. In this topic, we will explore fractions conceptually and add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.

  9. Fractions of Amounts Textbook Exercise

    quantity, number, fraction. Textbook Exercise. Previous: Expressing as a Fraction Textbook Exercise. Next: Fractions - Finding the Original Textbook Exercise. The Corbettmaths Textbook Exercise on Fractions of Amounts.

  10. Exploring Fractions

    Exploring Fractions. Introduction. At NRICH, our aim is to offer rich tasks which develop deep understanding of mathematical concepts. Of course, by their very nature, rich tasks will also provide opportunities for children to work like a mathematician and so help them develop their problem-solving skills alongside this conceptual understanding.

  11. Understand fractions

    Unit 1 Intro to multiplication. Unit 2 1-digit multiplication. Unit 3 Intro to division. Unit 4 Understand fractions. Unit 5 Place value through 1,000,000. Unit 6 Add and subtract through 1,000,000. Unit 7 Multiply 1- and 2-digit numbers. Unit 8 Divide with remainders. Unit 9 Add and subtract fraction (like denominators)

  12. Learn How to Solve Fraction Word Problems with Examples and Interactive

    Analysis: To solve this problem, we will add two mixed numbers, with the fractional parts having unlike denominators. Solution: Answer: The warehouse has 21 and one-half meters of tape in all. Example 8: An electrician has three and seven-sixteenths cm of wire. He needs only two and five-eighths cm of wire for a job.

  13. Fractions of an Amount

    Fractions of an Amount. Key components of my maths lessons, based on my book How I wish I'd taught maths. Diagnostic questions . Intelligent, varied practice . Purposeful practice . Interleaved problem solving . If you find the Mr Barton Maths website helpful to teach or learn maths, please ...

  14. Problem Solving using Fractions (Definition, Types and Examples

    A fraction with the numerator higher than or equal to the denominator is called an improper fraction. Eg \(\frac{9}{4}\), \(\frac{8}{8}\), \(\frac{9}{4}\) are examples of improper fractions. Mixed fractions. A mixed number or a mixed fraction is a type of fraction which is a combination of both a whole number and a proper fraction.

  15. Fractions KS2

    Doughnut Percents. Age 7 to 14. Challenge Level. A task involving the equivalence between fractions, percentages and decimals which depends on members of the group noticing the needs of others and responding. These KS2 tasks encourage learners to take a closer look at fractions.

  16. PDF Year 3 Fraction of an Amount Reasoning and Problem Solving

    Reasoning and Problem Solving Fraction of an Amount 2 Reasoning and Problem Solving Fraction of an Amount 2 Developing 1a. Alex spends £12, he has £8 left. Julia spends £4, she has £16 left. 2a. 6 3a. Hasan is correct. Olivia has calculated how many have been sold. Expected 4a. Steph spends £12, she has £28 left. Jake spends £16, he has ...

  17. PDF Year 5 Fraction of an Amount Reasoning and Problem Solving

    Reasoning and Problem Solving Fraction of an Amount Reasoning and Problem Solving Fraction of an Amount Developing 1a. of 16 is 4 2a. B is the odd one out because the answer is 8. A and C = 10 3a. Harry takes 3 and Alina takes 6. There are 9 pencils left. Expected 4a. of 12 is 9 5a. A is the odd one out because the answer is 1.6kg (1,600g). B ...

  18. Year 5 Diving into Mastery: Step 5 Fraction of an Amount

    How do I find a fraction of an amount? To find a fraction of an amount first, divide the amount by the denominator. Then, multiply your answer by the numerator. For example, to find 2/5 of 30: 30 ÷ 5 = 6. 6 × 2 = 12. The above video may be from a third-party source.

  19. Fractions of Amounts

    Fractions of Amounts - Problem Solving. Subject: Mathematics. Age range: 11-14. Resource type: Worksheet/Activity. File previews. pptx, 370.03 KB. pdf, 555.01 KB. An activity that gets students to practise finding fractions of amounts, which also introduces an element of problem solving. Students create their own questions.

  20. FRACTIONS

    Fractions of Amounts Practice Strips (Editable Word | PDF | Answers) ... Adding and Subtracting Fractions Worded Problems Practice Grid (Editable Word | PDF | Answers) ... Problem Solving with Fractions Practice Strips (Editable Word | PDF | Answers)

  21. Math Equation Solver

    Calculator Use. Solve math problems using order of operations like PEMDAS, BEDMAS, BODMAS, GEMDAS and MDAS. ( PEMDAS Caution) This calculator solves math equations that add, subtract, multiply and divide positive and negative numbers and exponential numbers. You can also include parentheses and numbers with exponents or roots in your equations.

  22. Math Message Boards FAQ & Community Help

    solve x^2+3x- (7+y^2)=0 needs discriminant which is 9+4 (7+y^2) to be an integer square, or 37+ (2y)^2 to be an integer square. Then possible answers for y and x can be found quickly. Z K Y. AndrewTom. 12619 posts. #7 Today at 4:44 AM. Thanks ohiorizzler1434.

  23. Mathway

    Free math problem solver answers your trigonometry homework questions with step-by-step explanations.

  24. Percentages and Fractions Practice Questions

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