Fractions

ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION

Year 1

Year 2

Year3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator within one whole

E.g. 5/7 + 1/7 = 6/7

Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator

Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator and

multiples of the same number

Add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions

Recognise mixed numbers and improper fractions and convert from one form to the other and write mathematical statements > 1 as a mixed number

e.g. 2/5 + 4/5 = 6/5 = 11/5

MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION

Multiply proper fractions and mixed numbers by whole numbers, supported by materials and diagrams

Multiply simple pairs of proper fractions, writing the answer in its simplest form

e.g. ¼ x ½ = 1/8

Multiply one-digit numbers with up to two decimal places by whole numbers

Divide proper fractions by whole numbers

e.g. 1/3 ÷ 2 = 1/6