Mathematics GCSE
parts of a whole
What parts of a whole means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of parts of a whole
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A ratio splits an amount into parts, and a fraction of the whole is the number of parts you want out of the total number of parts.
Topics that use parts of a whole
- Number - Fractions, decimals and percentages (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- algebraic subtraction method
- denominator
- equivalent fractions
- Equivalent ratios
- Exact value
- Fraction to decimal conversion
- fractions as operators
- increase and decrease
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