Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Word Problems

Answer the question in the picture.

• 2 3/4 X 8 must be > 8 because 2 groups of 8 is 16.

• 2 3/4 X 8 must be < 8 because a fraction makes it smaller.

Dividing a fraction by ¼ is the same as multiplying that fraction by 4.

• True

• False

Answer the question in the picture

• More than 2

• Less than 2

A 21-foot long rope is cut into 3/8-foot pieces. Which expression finds the number of pieces?

• 21 ÷ 3/8

• 21 × 3/8

• 3/8 ÷ 21

• 21 − 3/8

A malt shop used 1/4 of a box of waffle cones every day they were open. How many days would 2 whole boxes last them?

• 8

• 2

• 4

• 1/2

At a restaurant 6 people were at a table when the waiter brought out 1/5 of a bowl of guacamole. If they split the bowl evenly, how much would each person get?

• 30

• 1/30

• 6/5

• 5/6

Select the correct expression: 
Ana has 3/4 of a cake left over from her birthday party. She brings it to school to share with four of her friends. How much cake does each friend get? 

• 5 ÷ 3/4

• 3/4 x 5

• 5 x 3/4

• 3/4 ÷ 5 

Which expression is correct? 

• 3 x ⅕

• 3 ÷ ⅕

• ⅕ ÷ 3

Which expression is correct? 

• ½ ÷ 7

• ½ x 7

• 7 ÷ ½

Anthony divided 3/4 of a pound of butter into 6 equal parts. How much butter was in each part?

• 8 lb

• 18/4 lb

• 1/8 lb

• 1/24 lb