Dividing and Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers

Alberto runs 3 1/4 miles each day. Which of the following can be used to find n, the number of miles he will run in a week?

• 3 1/4 x 7 = n

• 3 1/4 x n = 7

• 7 x n = 3 1/4

• 3 1/4 ÷ 7 = n

Find the area of a rectangle with sides of lengths 1/12 foot and 3/4 foot. Simplify if necessary.

• 1/16 sq. ft

• 1/12 sq. ft

• 3/8 sq. ft

• 3/48 sq. ft

Mrs. Webster wants to divide the milk shown into servings that are 2/3 of a pint in size. How many servings are possible?

• 9

• 5

• 4

• 2

Which symbol should be placed in the blank space for the following expression:

3/4 x 3/5 _____ 4/4 x 3/5

• <

• >

• =

Javier has 2 pies that he wants to cut into sixths. How many 1/ 6 pieces will Javier have?

There is 1/3 of a pan of brownies left. Four children are going to share it equally. What fraction of the whole pan of brownies will each child get?

• 7

• 12

Janelle divides 3 pieces of paper into fifths. How many fifths does she have? What expression represents the situation above?

Answer explanation

Damian has a piece of string that is 3 feet long. He cuts it into pieces that are ¼ foot long. How many pieces does of string does he cut?

• 12 pieces

• 16 pieces

Carson has 2 cups of dog food left. How many ½ cup servings are left in 2 cups of dog food?

• 4

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 6