Fraction Word Problems Multiply and Divide

Taylor is having a sleepover. She bought 3 pizzas to be shared equally among 12 friends. Which two equivalent representations could be used to determine how much pizza each friend will receive?

Mr. Rodriguez has \frac{5}{8} ton of mulch to be divided evenly among 6 garden boxes. How much mulch will each garden box get?

• 8 pieces

• 6 pieces

• 12 pieces

• 24 pieces

Javier has 8 cans of soda that he wants to share with 16 friends. Which expressions can be used to determine the amount of soda each friend will receive?

• I and II only

• III and IV only

• II, III and IV only

• I, II, III and IV

Which of the following statements correct describes the amount of lemonade, in gallons, in each cooler?

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