Seven Quarters of Tart
Age 9 · Maths
When you cut tarts into four equal slices, four slices make one whole tart. Seven slices make one whole tart and three more quarters, so 7/4 is more than 1 but less than 2.
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- One whole tart: four quarters, 4/4 = 1
- Three more slices: three quarters, 3/4
- The missing slice: one quarter short of a second whole tart
Examples
- Seven quarter-hours make one hour and three quarters of an hour.
- Seven quarter pizzas fill one whole pizza box and three quarters of another.
Key takeaways
- 7/4 = 1 and 3/4
- 7/4 lies between 1 and 2 on the number line
Quiz: Seven Quarters of Tart (Age 9)
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When tarts are cut into four equal slices, what is 7/4 the same as?
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Between which two whole numbers does 7/4 lie on the number line?
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You have seven quarters of tart. How many more quarters do you need to make two whole tarts?
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