Page 101 - New Medley 3 Semester 2

Example 5: Find the given fraction of the collection.

1 1
(a) (b)
4 5

Solution: (a) There are 12 flowers in the collection. We have to find
1
of the collection. So, divide 12 by 4.
4

1
As 12 ÷ 4 = 3, this means of 12 = 3 flowers.
4

1
(b) To find out of the group of 20 toffees, we have to
5

divide 20 by 5.
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That is, 20 ÷ 5 = 4 So, of 20 = 4 toffees
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EXERCISE 3.3

A. Shade blocks to find the given fractions.

1. 2.

1 1
of 12 = of =
2 3

(Hint: 12 ÷ 2 = )

3. 4.

1 1
of = of =
6 7

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