Fraction Fun: Word Problems & Equivalents for Grade 3

1. Sarah has 1/2 of a pizza. If she shares it equally with her friend, how much pizza will each person get?

• 1/8 of a pizza

• 1/4 of a pizza

• 3/4 of a pizza

• 1/2 of a pizza

2. Tom has 3/4 of a chocolate bar. He eats 1/4 of it. How much chocolate bar does he have left?

• 1/4

• 3/4

• 1/3

• 1/2

3. Lily has 2/3 of a cake. She wants to give an equal piece to 3 friends. How much cake will each friend get?

• 3/4

• 2/9

• 1/3

• 1/2

4. A recipe calls for 1/2 cup of sugar. If you want to make the recipe double, how much sugar do you need?

• 2 cups

• 3/4 cup

• 1 cup

• 1/4 cup

5. Mark has 4/5 of a yard of ribbon. He uses 2/5 of it for a project. How much ribbon does he have left?

• 3/5 of a yard

• 4/5 of a yard

• 1/5 of a yard

• 2/5 of a yard

6. Emma has 1/3 of a gallon of juice. If she pours 1/6 of a gallon into a glass, how much juice is left in the container?

• 1/2 gallon

• 2/3 gallon

• 1/6 gallon

• 1/4 gallon

7. A garden is divided into 4 equal parts. If 1 part is planted with flowers, what fraction of the garden is not planted with flowers?

• 3/4

• 1/4

• 2/4

• 1/2

8. Jake has 5/6 of a pie. He gives 1/2 of it to his sister. How much pie does he have left?

• 1/3

• 5/12

• 2/3

• 3/4

9. A class has 24 students. If 1/4 of them are wearing glasses, how many students are wearing glasses?

• 4

• 10

• 8

• 6

10. Mia has 3/5 of a liter of water. If she drinks 1/5 of a liter, how much water does she have left?

• 3/5 of a liter

• 2/5 of a liter

• 1/2 of a liter

• 4/5 of a liter