📚 Fractions, Decimals and Percentages: Core Skills for KS3 Cambridge Maths | 分数、小数与百分数:剑桥 KS3 数学核心技能
Fractions, decimals and percentages are three different ways of representing parts of a whole. In KS3 Cambridge Mathematics, you are expected to move fluently between these forms, compare their values, and use them to solve real-life problems such as discounts, proportions and probability. A strong grasp of these skills will support later topics including ratio, algebra, and trigonometry.
分数、小数和百分数是表示整体中部分的三种不同方式。在剑桥 KS3 数学中,你需要在这三种形式之间灵活转换,比较它们的大小,并用它们解决折扣、比例和概率等实际问题。扎实掌握这些技能将为你后续学习比、代数和三角函数打下基础。
1. Understanding Fractions | 理解分数
A fraction represents a part of a whole or a part of a group. It is written in the form a/b, where a is called the numerator and b is called the denominator. The denominator shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into, while the numerator shows how many of those parts are taken. The denominator can never be zero.
分数表示一个整体或一组物体的一部分。它写成 a/b 的形式,其中 a 叫做分子,b 叫做分母。分母表示整体被平均分成了多少份,分子表示取了多少份。分母永远不能为零。
Fractions can be classified into three types: proper fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers. A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than its denominator, such as 3/5. An improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to its denominator, such as 9/4. A mixed number combines a whole number with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/3.
分数可以分为三类:真分数、假分数和带分数。真分数的分子小于分母,例如 3/5。假分数的分子大于或等于分母,例如 9/4。带分数由一个整数和一个真分数组合而成,例如 2 1/3。
In Cambridge KS3 questions, you will often need to interpret fractions from diagrams such as shaded shapes, number lines, or bar models. Always check whether the parts are equal before writing a fraction. If the parts are not equal, the fraction model is not valid.
在剑桥 KS3 的题目中,你经常需要根据示意图(如阴影图形、数轴或条形模型)来读出分数。在写分数之前,一定要检查各部分是否相等。如果各部分不相等,那么这个分数模型就不成立。
2. Equivalent Fractions and Simplification | 等值分数与化简
Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value. For example, 1/2, 2/4 and 5/10 are all equivalent because they all represent half of a whole. You can create an equivalent fraction by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and the denominator by the same non-zero number.
等值分数是指表示相同数值的不同分数。例如,1/2、2/4 和 5/10 都是等值分数,因为它们都表示整体的一半。你可以通过将分子和分母同时乘以或除以同一个非零数来得到等值分数。
a/b = (a × k) / (b × k) = (a ÷ m) / (b ÷ m)
Here, k and m must not be zero. Multiplying by k is useful when you need a common denominator, while dividing by m is used to simplify a fraction fully. Simplifying means writing a fraction in its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factor other than 1.
这里的 k 和 m 不能为零。乘以 k 通常用于寻找公分母,除以 m 则用于将分数完全化简。化简意味着将分数写成最简形式,即分子和分母除了 1 以外没有其他公因数。
- 2/3 = (2 × 4) / (3 × 4) = 8/12 | 2/3 =(2 × 4)/(3 × 4)= 8/12
- 18/24 = (18 ÷ 6) / (24 ÷ 6) = 3/4 | 18/24 =(18 ÷ 6)/(24 ÷ 6)= 3/4
Always divide by the highest common factor (HCF) of the numerator and denominator to simplify in one step. If you cannot see the HCF immediately, divide step by step until no further common factor remains.
化简时直接用分子和分母的最大公因数(HCF)去除,这样可以一步到位。如果你无法立刻看出最大公因数,可以一步一步地约分,直到分子和分母不再有公因数为止。
3. Decimals and Place Value | 小数与位值
A decimal is another way of writing a fraction whose denominator is a power of 10, such as 10, 100 or 1000. The digits to the right of the decimal point represent tenths, hundredths, thousandths and so on. For example, in the decimal 0.375, the digit 3 is in the tenths place, 7 is in the hundredths place, and 5 is in the thousandths place.
小数是另一种表示分母为 10、100、1000 等 10 的幂的分数的方法。小数点右边的数字依次代表十分位、百分位、千分位等。例如,在小数 0.375 中,数字 3 在十分位,7 在百分位,5 在千分位。
| Decimal | 小数 |
Fraction | 分数 |
Place value of last digit | 最后一位的位值 |
| 0.3 |
3/10 |
tenths | 十分位 |
| 0.07 |
7/100 |
hundredths | 百分位 |
| 0.009 |
9/1000 |
thousandths | 千分位 |
Knowing place value is essential for comparing and ordering decimals. Always align the decimal points before comparing digits from left to right. If needed, add zeros to the right of the decimal so that all numbers have the same number of decimal places.
掌握位值对于比较和排序小数非常重要。比较时,先把小数点对齐,然后从左到右逐位比较。如有必要,可以在小数右边补零,使所有数的小数位数相同。
4. Converting Between Fractions and Decimals | 分数与小数互化
To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, to convert 3/8 to a decimal, calculate 3 ÷ 8 = 0.375. Some fractions give terminating decimals, such as 1/4 = 0.25, while others give recurring decimals, such as 1/3 = 0.333…
要把分数转换成小数,用分子除以分母。例如,要把 3/8 转换成小数,计算 3 ÷ 8 = 0.375。有些分数能化成有限小数,例如 1/4 = 0.25;有些则化成循环小数,例如 1/3 = 0.333…
To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 10, 100 or 1000 according to the number of decimal places, then simplify if possible. For instance, 0.45 = 45/100, which simplifies to 9/20.
要把小数转换成分数,根据小数的位数,把小数写成分母为 10、100 或 1000 的分数,然后尽可能化简。例如,0.45 = 45/100,化简后得到 9/20。
0.6 = 6/10 = 3/5, 0.125 = 125/1000 = 1/8
For mixed numbers, keep the whole number part unchanged and convert only the fractional part. For example, 2 3/5 = 2 + 0.6 = 2.6. As a decimal, this is written as 2.6, not 2.06, because the whole number part is separated by the decimal point from the fractional part.
对于带分数,整数部分保持不变,只转换分数部分。例如,2 3/5 = 2 + 0.6 = 2.6。写成小数时是 2.6,而不是 2.06,因为整数部分和小数部分由小数点隔开。
5. Percentages: Meaning and Conversion | 百分数:意义与转换
A percentage is a fraction with a denominator of 100. The word ‘percent’ means ‘per hundred’. So 37% means 37 out of 100, which can be written as 37/100 or 0.37. Percentages are useful for comparing proportions because they always use the same base of 100.
百分数是一种分母为 100 的分数。“百分”的意思就是“每一百”。所以 37% 表示 100 份中的 37 份,可以写作 37/100 或 0.37。百分数在比较比例时很有用,因为它始终以 100 为基准。
To convert a percentage to a fraction, write the percentage over 100 and simplify. For example, 25% = 25/100 = 1/4. To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100, which is the same as moving the decimal point two places to the left.
要把百分数转换成分数,把百分数写在 100 的上方,然后化简。例如,25% = 25/100 = 1/4。要把百分数转换成小数,用百分数除以 100,也就是把小数点向左移动两位。
75% = 75/100 = 3/4 = 0.75
To convert a decimal or fraction to a percentage, multiply by 100%. For example, 0.2 × 100% = 20%, and 3/8 × 100% = 37.5%. Make sure you show the % sign in your final answer when converting into a percentage.
要把小数或分数转换成百分数,乘以 100%。例如,0.2 × 100% = 20%,3/8 × 100% = 37.5%。转换成百分数时,最终答案一定要写上 % 符号。
6. Comparing and Ordering FDP | 分数、小数与百分数的大小比较与排序
To compare fractions, decimals and percentages, first convert all values into the same form. Decimals are usually the easiest form for comparison because you can simply compare digits from left to right after aligning decimal points.
要比较分数、小数和百分数,首先把所有数值转换成同一种形式。小数通常是最容易比较的形式,因为你只需对齐小数点后从左到右逐位比较即可。
Example: Arrange 2/5, 0.45 and 38% in ascending order. Convert: 2/5 = 0.4, 0.45 = 0.45, and 38% = 0.38. Comparing decimals gives 0.38, 0.4, 0.45, so the ascending order is 38%, 2/5, 0.45.
例题:将 2/5、0.45 和 38% 从小到大排列。转换:2/5 = 0.4,0.45 = 0.45,38% = 0.38。比较小数得到 0.38、0.4、0.45,因此从小到大排列为 38%、2/5、0.45。
If fractions have the same numerator, the fraction with the smaller denominator is larger because the whole is divided into fewer parts. If fractions have the same denominator, compare their numerators directly. For different numerators and denominators, either find a common denominator or convert each to a decimal.
如果分数的分子相同,分母较小的分数更大,因为整体被分成的份数更少。如果分数的分母相同,直接比较分子即可。如果分子和分母都不同,可以找到公分母,或者把每个分数都转换成小数。
7. Percentage of a Quantity | 求一个数量的百分数
To find a percentage of a quantity, multiply the quantity by the percentage expressed as a decimal or fraction. The general formula is: a% of b = (a/100) × b. For example, 15% of 240 = (15/100) × 240 = 0.15 × 240 = 36.
要求一个数量的百分之几,用这个数量乘以百分数所对应的小数或分数。通用公式是:b 的 a% =(a/100)× b。例如,240 的 15% =(15/100)× 240 = 0.15 × 240 = 36。
You can also use a mental method. First find 10% by dividing the quantity by 10, then scale up or down. For example, 10% of 240 = 24, so 5% = 12, and 15% = 24 + 12 = 36. This is especially useful in non-calculator papers.
你也可以使用心算方法。先把数量除以 10 得到它的 10%,然后再放大或缩小。例如,240 的 10% 是 24,所以 5% 是 12,15% = 24 + 12 = 36。这种方法在非计算器试卷中尤其有用。
For more complex percentages such as 17.5%, you can split the percentage into smaller known parts. Find 10%, 5% and 2.5%, then add or subtract the parts as needed. Practise this method regularly because it improves speed and accuracy in exams.
对于像 17.5% 这样更复杂的百分数,你可以把它拆成几个已知的小部分。先求出 10%、5% 和 2.5%,然后根据需要加减这些部分。经常练习这种方法可以提高考试中的速度和准确性。
8. Percentage Increase and Decrease | 百分数增减
Percentage increase and decrease describe how much a quantity changes compared with its original value. To increase an amount by p%, multiply the original amount by (1 + p/100). To decrease an amount by p%, multiply the original amount by (1 – p/100).
百分数增减描述的是一个量相对于原始值变化了多少。要将一个量增加 p%,用原始量乘以(1 + p/100)。要将一个量减少 p%,用原始量乘以(1 – p/100)。
New value = Original value × (1 ± p/100)
The number inside the bracket is called the multiplier. For a 25% increase, the multiplier is 1 + 25/100 = 1.25. For a 15% decrease, the multiplier is 1 – 15/100 = 0.85. Using a multiplier is faster than calculating the change separately and then adding or subtracting.
括号里的数叫做乘数。增加 25% 时,乘数是 1 + 25/100 = 1.25。减少 15% 时,乘数是 1 – 15/100 = 0.85。使用乘数比先单独算出变化量然后再加减更快。
- Increase 80 by 25%: 80 × 1.25 = 100 | 将 80 增加 25%:80 × 1.25 = 100
- Decrease 60 by 15%: 60 × 0.85 = 51 | 将 60 减少 15%:60 × 0.85 = 51
Always be careful with successive percentage changes. If a price increases by 10% and then decreases by 10%, the final price is not the original price. This is because the second percentage is calculated on a different, larger amount.
要特别注意连续的百分数变化。如果价格先上涨 10%,再下降 10%,最终价格并不是原价,因为第二次百分数是在一个不同且更大的数量上计算的。
9. Word Problems and Real-life Applications | 应用题与实际生活
KS3 exam questions often use fractions, decimals and percentages in real-life contexts. Common situations include shop discounts, VAT or tax, interest rates, recipe ingredients, and test scores. To solve these problems, first identify what form the given information is in, then convert if necessary.
KS3 考试题目经常在真实生活情境中使用分数、小数和百分数。常见情境包括商店折扣、增值税或税收、利率、食谱配料和考试分数等。解决这些问题时,首先要判断已知信息是哪种形式,然后根据需要进行转换。
Example: A jacket costs £48. In a sale, the price is reduced by 30%. Find the sale price. The decrease is 30% of £48 = 0.30 × 48 = £14.40. Therefore the sale price is £48 – £14.40 = £33.60, or directly £48 × 0.70 = £33.60.
例题:一件夹克售价 48 英镑。促销期间降价 30%。求促销价。降价额为 48 英镑的 30% = 0.30 × 48 = 14.40 英镑。因此促销价为 48 – 14.40 = 33.60 英镑,或者直接用 48 × 0.70 = 33.60 英镑。
In recipe problems, if a recipe for 4 people requires 250 g of flour, then for 6 people you multiply the amount by 6/4 = 1.5. This uses proportion and fraction operations together, so it is a common KS3 challenge.
在食谱问题中,如果一份 4 人份的食谱需要 250 克面粉,那么 6 人份的用量应该乘以 6/4 = 1.5。这类问题同时涉及比例和分数运算,是 KS3 中常见的难点。
10. Common Misconceptions and Exam Tips | 常见误区与考试技巧
Many students lose marks by confusing the numerator and denominator, for example writing 1/4 when the diagram shows 3/4 of a shape shaded. Always check which part is being selected and which part is the total. Read the question carefully to identify the whole.
许多学生因为混淆分子和分母而丢分,例如在图形中四分之三涂色时写成 1/4。一定要检查哪一部分是被选中的,哪一部分是总数。仔细读题,确定整体是哪一部分。
A common error is to assume that increasing by 20% and then decreasing by 20% returns the original value. It does not, because the percentage decrease is applied to a larger amount after the increase. Always use multipliers and check whether each percentage is based on the original or the new amount.
一个常见错误是认为先增加 20% 再减少 20% 会回到原值。事实并非如此,因为减少的 20% 是在增加后的更大数量上计算的。始终使用乘数,并检查每个百分数是基于原始量还是新量。
When comparing fractions, decimals and percentages, convert all values to the same form before ordering. Write down your conversion steps clearly, even if you use a calculator, so that you can check for careless mistakes. In non-calculator questions, use mental percentage splits such as 10%, 5% and 1%.
在比较分数、小数和百分数时,先把所有数值转换成同一种形式,然后再排序。即使使用计算器,也要清楚地写下转换步骤,以便检查粗心错误。在非计算器题目中,使用 10%、5% 和 1% 等心算百分数拆分方法。
Finally, always give answers in the form requested by the question. If the question asks for a percentage, include the % sign. If it
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