Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Word Problems

Bailey has 1/3 yard of ribbon to make bows. If she is able to make 6 bows, what is the length of ribbon needed to make each bow?

• 18 yds.

• 2 yds.

• 1/18 yd.

• 6/18 yd.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

The day after a party, 1/2 of the cake remains.  If 4 people share the rest of the cake equally, what fraction of the cake does each person get? 

• 4/2 of a cake
• 1/8 of a cake
• 8 cakes
• 1/4 of a cake

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

During clean up time, Mr. Wood found 2 gallon containers of ice cream that were 2/3 full. How much ice cream was left?

• 1 1/3

• 2 2/3

• 1

• 2/6

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

After a party, Patrick had 4 cupcakes left over.  he wanted to split them between himself and his 2 sisters.  How much cupcake will each of them get?

• 1 Cupcake
• 2 cupcakes
• 1  1/3 cupcakes
• 3/4  cupcakes

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.3

A scientist has a bottle that is 5/6 full of solution.  He uses 2/5 of the solution in the bottle for an experiment.  How much of a full bottle of solution does he use?

• 1/3 of a bottle
• 1/2 of a bottle
• 14/30 of a bottle
• 1/5 of a bottle

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Three friends went to the movies. They shared 1/5 of a candy bar. If they share the bar equally, how much of the candy bar will each person get?

• 3/15

• 3/5

• 15

• 1/15

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

A recipe for 2 dozen donuts calls for 1/2 cup of flour. How much flour is needed for 1 dozen donuts?

• 1 cup

• 4 cups

• 1/4 cups

• 2/4 cups

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.1

Josue used 5 1/4 pounds of blueberries to make cakes. He used 4/5 times as many blueberries to make pies. How does the number of pounds of blueberries Josue used for pies compare to the amount he used for cakes?

• 5 4/20

• 4 1/5

• 4 4/6

• 2 1/4

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.5A

Sheryl, Jesus, and Adela bought 1/6 pound of raspberries. They are sharing the raspberries equally. How many pounds of raspberries will each person receive?

• 1/6 ÷ 2 = 1/12

• 2 ÷ 1/6 = 12

• 1/6 ÷ 3 = 1/18

• 3 ÷ 1/6 = 18

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

Eduardo has 1/5 cup of fruit punch. He pours the same amount into each of 3 cups. Select all of the expressions that represent the fraction of juice in each cup.

• 1/5 ÷ 1/3

• 5 ÷ 3

• 1/5 x 1/3

• 1/5 ÷ 3

• 2 ÷ 1/6

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C