Fraction word problems

The day after a party, 1/2 of the cake remains.  If 4 people share the rest of the cake equally, what fraction of the cake does each person get? 

• 4/2 of a cake
• 1/8 of a cake
• 8 cakes
• 1/4 of a cake

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

During clean up time, Mr. Williams found 2 gallon containers of ice cream that were 2/3 full.  How much ice cream was left?  

• 1  1/3 
• 2  2/3  
• 1 
• 2/6  

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

After a party, Patrick had 4 cupcakes left over.  he wanted to split them between himself and his 2 sisters.  How much cupcake will each of them get?

• 1 Cupcake
• 2 cupcakes
• 1  1/3 cupcakes
• 3/4  cupcakes

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.3

A scientist has a bottle that is 5/6 full of solution.  He uses 2/5 of the solution in the bottle for an experiment.  How much of a full bottle of solution does he use?

• 1/3 of a bottle
• 1/2 of a bottle
• 14/30 of a bottle
• 1/5 of a bottle

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Patty wants to run 5/6 of a mile every day for 5 days. John wants to run 3/4 of a mile every day for 6 days. Who will run the greater distance?

• Patty 
• John

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

• 1 teaspoon

• 4 teaspoons

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.1

• 15 yards

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.3

CCSS.5.NF.B.7

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

Julissa was allowed to spend 3/4 of her allowance at the mall. Of that money, she spent 1/2 of it on a purse. What part of her allowance did she spend on a purse?

• 3/8

• 6/4

• 1/2

• 3/2

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.6

The cookie recipe calls for 3/4 cup of chocolate chips. How many chocolate chips would be needed to make 2 batches of cookies?

• 3/8 cup

• 1 1/2 cups

• 6/8 cup

• 8/3 cup

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B