KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Fractions, Decimals and Percentages: Multiplying Fractions - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to calculate five-sixths of 540 by first finding one-sixth of the number using short division and then multiplying the result by five. The process involves understanding multiplication as 'of' in fractions, performing division to find one-sixth, and then multiplying to find five-sixths. The final answer is calculated and explained step-by-step.

What does multiplication represent in the context of fractions?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• The word 'of'

• Division

What is the first step in finding 5/6 of 540?

• Multiply 540 by 5

• Add 540 and 5

• Find 1/6 of 540

• Divide 540 by 6

Which method is used to find 1/6 of 540?

• Long Division

• Bus Stop Method

• Addition

• Multiplication

What is the result of multiplying 90 by 5?

• 450

• 90

• 45

• 540

What is the final answer for 5/6 of 540?

• 540

• 450

• 90

• 5400