Mathematics GCSE
fractions as operators
What fractions as operators means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of fractions as operators
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Used as an operator, a fraction acts on a number, and the word 'of' means multiply, so 3/4 of 20 is 3/4 × 20, which is 15.
Topics that use fractions as operators
- Number - Fractions, decimals and percentages (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- algebraic subtraction method
- denominator
- equivalent fractions
- Equivalent ratios
- Exact value
- Fraction to decimal conversion
- increase and decrease
- numerator
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