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Unit fractions

Recognise a unit fraction as one equal part of a whole (1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5).

Victorian Curriculum VC2M3N03 · 4 questions · 4 step-by-step

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A cake is shared equally between 4 children. What fraction of the cake does each child get?
  • A4
  • B
  • C
  • D

First hint: Each child gets ONE equal part out of 4 equal parts.

The answer sheet

We know
One cake shared equally between 4 children.
We need
The fraction of the cake each child gets.

sharing equally between 4 cuts the cake into 4 equal parts: the bottom number is 4.

each child gets 1 of those parts: the top number is 1.

one quarter each: .

Watch out

The 4 (equal parts) goes on the bottom; the 1 (a child's share) goes on top. is upside down.

RememberEquivalent fractionsDifferent fractions can have the same amount. They are equivalent.This pizza has been cut into 2 parts. has been eaten.This pizza has been cut into 4 parts. has been eaten. =
Check

Four children × each = , the whole cake. ✓

Answer

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