A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

If Camden has 12 pets and $$\frac{1}{6}$$ are dogs, how many dogs does he have?

Camden has 2 dogs, calculated as $$12 \times \frac{1}{6} = 2$$ .

If Alice has $$2\frac{1}{2}$$ pounds of trail mix and $$\frac{2}{5}$$ is pecans, how many pounds of pecans does she have?

Alice has 1 pound of pecans, calculated as $$2.5 \times \frac{2}{5} = 1$$ .

If Olivia uses $$\frac{3}{5}$$ of 6 yards of fabric for a skirt, how much fabric did she use?

Olivia used $$3\frac{3}{5}$$ yards of fabric, calculated as $$6 \times \frac{3}{5} = 3.6$$ .

If Kayla worked for $$\frac{3}{4}$$ of an hour and spent $$\frac{1}{3}$$ of that time reading, how long did she spend reading?

Kayla spent $$\frac{1}{4}$$ hour reading, calculated as $$\frac{3}{4} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{1}{4}$$ .

If we had 25 doughnuts and ate $$\frac{2}{5}$$ of them, how many doughnuts did we eat?

We ate 10 doughnuts, calculated as $$25 \times \frac{2}{5} = 10$$ .

What is the denominator in a fraction?

The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

What is the numerator in a fraction?

The numerator is the top number of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

Multiplying Fractions Word Problems Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a fraction?

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How do you multiply fractions?

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What does it mean to find a fraction of a number?

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem expressed in words, requiring interpretation and problem-solving skills to find a solution.

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How do you solve a word problem involving fractions?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the fractions involved. 3. Determine what operation to use (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division). 4. Solve the problem step by step.

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What is the first step in solving a fraction word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify the key information, including the fractions and the question being asked.

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