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

The video tutorial explains how to determine the fraction of a vegetable garden planted with different crops. It starts with a diagram showing the garden's layout, indicating that 2/3 is planted with potatoes and 1/4 with cabbages. The remaining area is for carrots. The teacher demonstrates how to add fractions with different denominators to find the total used area and then subtracts from the whole to find the fraction for carrots. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the method and applying it to solve similar problems.

What fractions of the garden are initially mentioned as being planted with potatoes and cabbages?

• 3/4 and 1/3

• 2/3 and 1/4

• 1/4 and 1/5

• 1/2 and 1/3

What is the first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

• Divide the fractions

• Subtract the smaller fraction

• Find a common denominator

• Multiply the numerators

After converting 2/3 to twelfths, what is the equivalent fraction?

• 6/12

• 8/12

• 9/12

• 7/12

What fraction of the garden is left for planting carrots?

• 3/12

• 2/12

• 1/12

• 4/12

Why is it important to understand the method of adding fractions?

• To avoid using calculators

• To impress others with math skills

• To solve similar problems easily

• To memorize the fractions