Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Word Problems

Front

A stack of boards is 21″ high. Each board is 1¾″ thick. How can you find the number of boards?

Back

21 ÷ 1¾

Front

There are 12 yards of fabric. Each pillow uses 2/3 yard. How many pillows can be made?

Back

18 pillows

Front

Nine identical cakes weigh a total of 20¼ pounds. How much does each cake weigh?

Back

2⋅1/4 pounds

Front

Twelve whole pizzas are eaten. Each person eats ¼ pizza. How many people eat pizza?

Back

48 people

Front

Answer the question in the picture.

Back

Smaller, Larger

Front

The area of a rectangle is 25/42 and its width is 5/6. What is the length?

Back

5/7

Front

21-foot long rope is cut into 3/8-foot pieces. Which expression finds the number of pieces?

Back

21 ÷ 3/8

Front

When 7/8 is divided by a number, the result is 6/7.

Back

48/49

Front

A rectangle with an area of 15/32 has a width of 5/8. What is the perimeter of the rectangle?

Back

2¾

Front

2 3/4 X 8 must be > 8 or < 8?

Back

2 3/4 X 8 must be > 8 because 2 groups of 8 is 16.