#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.