3 The triangle is divided into three equal parts. Two thirds ( 2 _
3 ) of the whole is coloured.
2 _ 3 is 2 out of 3 equal parts. One-third plus one-third is two-thirds.
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Write the fraction of each shape that is coloured in words and numbers. (a) (b)
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What fraction of each shape is shaded? Write your answer in words and in numbers. (a) (b)
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