Fraction with Whole Number Word Problems

When multiplying a whole number x a fraction, what do you need to do to the whole number?

• write it first

• write it 2nd

• write it over 1

• make it into an improper fraction

15 How many inches were cut?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Sophie went to the lake with her family. First, they spent 1 1/4 hours fishing. Then, they spent twice as much time swimming. How much time did they spend fishing and swimming in all?

Write your answer as a whole number, fraction, or mixed number. Simplify any fractions.

Kelly made fruit punch to serve at a party for her chess team. She mixed 1 2/5 liters of cranberry juice and 1 3/5 liters of pineapple juice together. Then, she split the fruit punch evenly among 9 glasses. How much fruit punch did Kelly pour into each glass? Write your answer as a whole number, fraction, or mixed number. Simplify any fractions.

• A

• B

• C

• D

• A

• B

• C

• D

• A

• B

• C

• D

Kevin is hosting a pizza party. Each pizza requires 3/4 cup of cheese. If he wants to make 6 pizzas, how much cheese does he need?

• 18/4

• 9/4

• 9/6

• 18/24

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

Logan collected 18 ten-dollar bills while selling tickets for a show. He gave 1/6 of the bills to the theater and kept the rest. How much money did he keep?

• $150

• $165

• $132

• $155