To find a fraction of a quantity:
Divide the quantity by the denominator
Multiply the answer you get by the numerator
To find 2/ 5 of £15, for example:
Divide 15 by 5 (the denominator): 15 ÷ 5 = 3
Multiply the answer 3 by 2 (the numerator): 3 x 2 = 6
So 2/ 5 of £15 is £6
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