Real Life Uses of Fractions - How to Find a Fraction of a Whole Number #12

This video tutorial covers the use of fractions in everyday life, including how to find a fraction of a quantity and express one number as a fraction of another. It explains the process of multiplying fractions and simplifying them, as well as how to handle improper fractions and mixed numbers. Examples include finding 2/5 of 15 kilos, 3/4 of 1200 lbs, and expressing 90 lbs as a fraction of 210 lbs. The tutorial also discusses expressing larger numbers as fractions of smaller ones, resulting in improper fractions or mixed numbers.

What is the result of finding 2/5 of 15 kilos?

• 12 kilos

• 9 kilos

• 6 kilos

• 3 kilos

How do you set up the equation to find 3/4 of 1200 lbs?

• 3/4 / 1200/1

• 3/4 - 1200/1

• 3/4 + 1200/1

• 3/4 * 1200/1

What is the simplified form of 90 lbs as a fraction of 210 lbs?

• 2/3

• 9/21

• 3/7

• 1/2

When expressing 40 as a fraction of 16, what type of fraction do you get?

• Decimal

• Mixed number

• Improper fraction

• Proper fraction

What is the simplified form of 40/16?

• 4/3

• 5/2

• 2/1

• 8/5