Use knowledge of unit fractions to find one whole

Maths

In this unit pupils will explain that non-unit fractions are composed of more than one unit fraction using knowledge of unit fractions to find one whole. In the future unit pupils will use repeated addition of a unit fraction to form a non-unit fraction. They will compare non-unit fractions with the same denominator. They will add and subtract fractions with the same denominator.

In the prior unit pupils quantified the number of items in each part and connected to the unit fraction operator. They calculated the value of a part by connecting knowledge of division and division facts with finding a fraction of a quantity. In this unit pupils will explain that non-unit fractions are composed of more than one unit fraction using knowledge of unit fractions to find one whole.

Non-unit fractions

Which denominators could make this correct?

Jacob works out the fraction of this shape that is shaded. What would the denominator be?

Jacob works out the fraction of this shape this is shaded. What would the numerator be?

 What fraction of the pizza has been eaten?

What fraction of pandas are wearing hats?

What fraction of pandas wearing hats are sat on boxes?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Use knowledge of unit fractions to find one whole

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.