GCSE Maths Specification

OCR J560

Section 2.01: Fractions

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#2.01a

Recognise and use equivalence between simple fractions and mixed numbers.

e.g. \(\dfrac{2}{6} = \dfrac{1}{3}\)

\(2\dfrac{1}{2} = \dfrac{5}{2}\)

#2.01b

Add, subtract, multiply and divide simple fractions (proper and improper), including mixed numbers and negative fractions.

e.g. \(1\dfrac{1}{2}+\dfrac{3}{4}\)

\(\dfrac{5}{6}×\dfrac{3}{10}\)

\(-3 × \dfrac{4}{5}\)

Carry out more complex calculations, including the use of improper fractions.

e.g. \(\dfrac{2}{5}+\dfrac{5}{6}\)

\(\dfrac{2}{3} + \dfrac{1}{2} × \dfrac{3}{5}\)

[see also Algebraic fractions, 6.01g]

#2.01c

Calculate a fraction of a quantity.

e.g. \(\dfrac{2}{5}\) of £3.50

Express one quanity as a fracion of another.

[see also Ratios and fractions, 5.01c]

Calculate with fractions greater than 1.