Multiply and Divide Fraction Word Problems

Fraction Word Problems

1.

Brenda needs  $3\ \frac{1}{2}$  cups of soil to plant her flowers. She only has  $2\ \frac{1}{9}$   cups. How much more does she need?

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1.   Brenda needs   $$3\ \frac{1}{2}$$ cups of soil to plant her flowers. She only has  $$2\ \frac{1}{9}$$  cups. How much more does she need?

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1.   Brenda needs  $$3\ \frac{1}{2}$$  
 cups of soil to plant her flowers. She only has  $$2\ \frac{1}{9}$$  
  cups. How much more does she need?

• $$5\ \frac{2}{11}$$  

• $$1\ \frac{7}{18}$$  

• $$1\ \frac{1}{7}$$  

• $$1\ \frac{1}{3}$$  

2. 

Alex is making a milkshake. She needs  $\frac{1}{3}$  cups of milk. She decides to add  $\frac{1}{4}$  more cups. How much milk is she putting into her milk shake? 

Multiple Choice

Alex is making a milkshake. She needs  $$\frac{1}{3}$$  cups of milk. She decides to add $$\frac{1}{4}$$  more cups. How much milk is she putting into her milk shake? 

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Alex is making a milkshake. She needs   $$\frac{1}{3}$$  
  cups of milk. She decides to add  $$\frac{1}{4}$$  more cups. How much milk is she putting into her milk shake? 

• $$\frac{1}{2}$$  

• $$\frac{2}{7}$$  

• $$\frac{7}{12}$$  

• $$\frac{3}{4}$$  

3. 

A bicycle is on sale for   $\frac{2}{3}$  of its original price. If the original price is $354, what is the sale price?

Multiple Choice

A bicycle is on sale for   $\frac{2}{3}$  of its original price. If the original price is $354, what is the sale price?

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A bicycle is on sale for   $\frac{2}{3}$  of its original price. If the original price is $354, what is the sale price?

• $254

• $708

• $118

• $236

4. 

The Torres family drove 1,375 miles during their  $6\ \frac{1}{4}$  day vacation. Find the average number of miles they traveled each day.

Multiple Choice

The Torres family drove 1,375 miles during their  $6\ \frac{1}{4}$  day vacation. Find the average number of miles they traveled each day.

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The Torres family drove 1,375 miles during their  $6\ \frac{1}{4}$  day vacation. Find the average number of miles they traveled each day.

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• 220 miles/day

• 229 miles/day

• 400 miles/day

• 175 miles/day

5.

Jamal filled his gas tank and then used   $\frac{7}{15}$  of the tank for traveling to visit his grandfather. He then used  $\frac{1}{3}$    of the remaining gas in the tank to run errands around town. What fraction of the tank is filled with gasoline?

Multiple Choice

Jamal filled his gas tank and then used   $$\frac{7}{15}$$  of the tank for traveling to visit his grandfather. He then used  $\frac{1}{3}$    of the remaining gas in the tank to run errands around town. What fraction of the tank is filled with gasoline?

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Jamal filled his gas tank and then used   $$\frac{7}{15}$$  of the tank for traveling to visit his grandfather. He then used  $\frac{1}{3}$    of the remaining gas in the tank to run errands around town. What fraction of the tank is filled with gasoline?

• $$\frac{1}{3}$$  of the tank left
  

• $$\frac{1}{5}$$  of the tank left
  

• $$\frac{6}{15}$$  of the tank left
  

• $$\frac{2}{15}$$  of the tank left
  

6.

Find the perimeter of the triangle.

Multiple Choice

Find the perimeter of the triangle.

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Find the perimeter of the triangle.

• $$5\ \frac{1}{3}$$
  

• $$6\ \frac{1}{6}$$
  

• $$4\ \frac{5}{6}$$
  

• $$5\ \frac{2}{3}$$

7.

The length of Kasey’s garden is  $4\ \frac{5}{8}$   feet. Find the width of Kasey’s garden if it is   $2\ \frac{7}{8}$  feet shorter than the length.

Multiple Choice

The length of Kasey’s garden is   $$4\ \frac{5}{8}$$  
  feet. Find the width of Kasey’s garden if it is  $$2\ \frac{7}{8}$$  
​feet shorter than the length.

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The length of Kasey’s garden is   $$4\ \frac{5}{8}$$  
  feet. Find the width of Kasey’s garden if it is  $$2\ \frac{7}{8}$$  
​feet shorter than the length.

• $$1\ \frac{1}{4}$$  
  

• $$2\ \frac{1}{4}$$  
  

• $$1\ \frac{3}{4}$$  
  

• $$2\ \frac{3}{4}$$  
  

8.

Connor ran  $2\ \frac{2}{3}$  miles. He stopped every  $\frac{1}{3}$  of a mile for water. How many times did he stop for water?

Multiple Choice

Connor ran  $2\ \frac{2}{3}$  miles. He stopped every  $\frac{1}{3}$  of a mile for water. How many times did he stop for water?

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Connor ran  $2\ \frac{2}{3}$  miles. He stopped every  $\frac{1}{3}$  of a mile for water. How many times did he stop for water?

• 3 times

• 4 times

• 6 times

• 8 times