Ages 7–8🧮 MathematicsBeing planted

Comparing fractions (age 7+)

Solve problems involving counting in tenths, fractions of quantities, equivalence, fraction addition/subtraction, and fraction comparison

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Question 1 of 3

A baker made 36 cupcakes. He puts one‑sixth of the cupcakes in a box for a party. From the cupcakes that are left, he gives two‑thirds to his neighbor. How many cupcakes does the baker still have?

Question 2 of 3

Lily has 12 apples. She gives 1/3 of the apples to her friend. How many apples does she give to her friend?

Question 3 of 3

There are 20 students in a class. One‑fifth of the students are wearing red shirts. How many students are wearing red shirts?

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