Working with fractions
Practise the calculator fractions skills outlined on pages 6 and 7 with the following questions that involve fractions. Remember to use the round replay button to position the cursor correctly when you are using MathIO.
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5.Write the answer to 138 × 2 14 as a mixed numeral.
6. Find the value of 3 12 ÷ 2 35 and express the value as an improper fraction.
7.Calculate3107 + 5 35 . Write your answer as a mixed numeral.
8.Find the value of (35)2 . Write your answer as a fraction and as a decimal.
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1169 and express your answer as an improper fraction.
10.Evaluate2 34 + 12 ×112 . Express your answer as a mixed numeral.
11. Find a decimal value for 145 + 5 25 ÷ 45 .
12.The u button produces the reciprocal of a fraction. Enter 2 uand record the
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13.What is the reciprocal of 5 ? Express your answer as a mixed numeral.
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14.Write the reciprocal of 312 as a fraction.
15.What is the value of 3 multiplied by the reciprocal of 3 ?
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1 114 , | 5 | , 1.25 2 | 7 | 3 | 8 |
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10 312 | 11 8.55 12 | 5 | , 2 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 4 |
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