a) 2/5 divided by 6 The rule in dividing fractions is to flip the fraction and multiply. Since “6” is 6/1, it becomes 1/6. 2/5 x 1/6 = 1/15
b) 3 1/3 times 5 2/5 Change the fractions into mixed fraction and multiply across. 10/3 x 27/5 = 270/15 Simplify by dividing numerator by denominator 270/15 = 18
c) 1/4 + 1/3 - 1/2 To add and subtract fractions the denominator has to be the same. The lowest common denominator will be 12. 1/4 = 3/12 1/3 = 4/12 1/2 = 6/12