Finding Equivalent Fractions
Once we understand what fractions mean and how they are represented then we can begin to use them with ease. Take a look at this video to make sure you're confident with equivalent fractions (N.B: finding equivalent fractions is the same as reducing fractions, simplifying fractions and cancelling fractions. Please don't be put off by the use of different words - all these mean the same thing!).
Using Bubble Method to Find Percentages of Amounts
I love this method! Remember what we said in class, if you can remember how to find 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80% and 90% using our divide by 10 the multiply method then find 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 66%, 7%%, 8% and 9% by using our divide by 100 then multiply, then you've got it mastered for any percentage.