Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers Word Problems

1/4 ÷ 2 = 

• 8

• 1/8

• 12

• 1/12

2 ÷ 1∕4 =

• 1/8

• 8

• 12

• 1/12

Which of these is the first step when multiplying or dividing mixed numbers?

• Find a common denominator

• Leave, Change, Flip

• Multiply the numerators together

• Convert to improper fractions

Jackson’s mother buys 4 packs of hamburger meat. Each pack contains 2/3 of a pound of meat. How much total meat did she buy?`

• Multiply

• Divide

Jackson’s mother buys 4 packs of hamburger meat. Each pack contains 2/3 of a pound of meat. How much total meat did she buy?

• 2 2/3 lbs.

• 1/6 lbs

• 6 lbs.

• 3 1/3 lbs.

Mrs. Diego has 3 cups of sugar. She needs to divide the sugar equally into containers of 1/3 of a cup of sugar. How many containers will Mrs. Diego be able to fill?

• Multiply

• Divide

Mr. Simpson feeds his dog ½ of a cup of dog food each day. How long will 4 cups of dog food last?

• 1/8 day

• 2 days

• 8 days

• 4 days

A fudge company makes 4 pounds of fudge. A worker separates the fudge into packages of ¼ of a pound of fudge each. How many packages does he make?

• multiply

• divide

Deandre has 8 pints of milk. If he drinks ¼ of a pint of milk each day, how long will the 8 pints of milk last him?

• 8 days

• 2 days

• 16 days

• 32 days

Tydus wants to fill six containers with ¾ of a cup of lemonade. How much lemonade will he need to fill the six containers?

• Multiply

• Divide