Multiplying a Whole by a Fraction Word Problems

There are 12 yards of fabric. Each pillow uses 2/3 yard. How many pillows can be made?

• 8 pillows

• 12 pillows

• 18 pillows

Answer the question in the picture.

• 1) Larger 2) Smaller
• 1) Smaller 2)Larger

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.

Answer the question in the picture

• More than 2

• Less than 2

• A

• B

• C

• D

• A

• B

• C

• D

• A

• B

• C

• D

• Add

• Subtract

• Multiply

• Divide

• Add

• Subtract

• Multiply

• Divide

Mrs. Johnson wants to make 5 batches of cookies. The recipe calls for 2/3 cup of flour for each batch. How much flour does she need in total?

• 10/3

• 15/3

• 3/15

• 3/10