Free Fractions of a Set worksheet - version 20

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

Worked example

1/3 of 12 is 4 because 12 divided into 3 equal groups gives 4 in each.

Common mistake

Multiplying by the denominator instead of dividing into equal groups.

Helpful hint

Divide by the denominator, then multiply by the numerator.