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Finding fractions of numbers. Working with halves, quarters, thirds and tenths. Remember, to find one fifth, divide by 5.

More on equivalent fractions, with examples showing that 4 fifths is equivalent to 8 tenths etc.

More on decimal fractions, including some tricky estimating on number lines and calculator work which requires sharp mental skills.

Most primary school calculators cannot show fractions in the way they are usually written, but it is easy to change a fraction into a decimal fraction, as shown on these pages.

A little more on fractions and finding quarters, fifths, ninths etc.

The easiest way to order fractions is to make sure they all have the same denominator (bottom number).

Converting fractions to decimals might need the aid of a calculator.

Knowing multiplication tables really helps with fractions.

Finding fractions of numbers: most of these need to be done in two steps.

Ordering decimal fractions. Sounds easy, but can be quite tricky.

More on converting fractions and mixed numbers to decimals.

More doubling and halving of decimal fractions and multiplying a decimal fraction by a single digit.