Thirds

â…“ is another way of saying a third. 


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To find one-third of a number we divide it by 3. 

Example:

â…“  of 12 = 4    This is the same as saying 12 divided by 3

â…“  of 9 = 3      This is the same as saying 9 divided by 3

 

Quarters

ÂĽ is another way of saying a quarter.


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To find one-quarter of a number we divide it by 4. 

Example:

ÂĽ of 12 = 3    This is the same as saying 12 divided 4

ÂĽ of 8 = 2      This is the same as saying 8 divided by 4