Multiplying and Dividing Fractions with Word Problems

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

After a party, 1/3 of a pizza remains. Rachel eats 1/2 of the remaining pizza. What fraction of a pizza does she eat?

• 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?

• Multiply

• Divide

A stack of boards is 21″ high. Each board is 1¾″ thick. How can you find the number of boards?

• 21 × 1¾

• 1¾ ÷ 21

• 21 ÷ 1¾

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

When 7/8 is divided by a number, the result is 6/7. What is that number?

• ¾

• 48/49

• 49/48

• 4/3

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