Solving Fraction Word Problems Effectively

The video tutorial covers solving fraction word problems, starting with a review of fraction operations. It includes examples of subtracting and dividing fractions, both with negative numbers and using reciprocal multiplication. The tutorial then transitions to solving word problems, first with integers and then with fractions, demonstrating how to identify operations and solve number sentences.

What is the first step when subtracting fractions with mixed numbers?

• Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions

• Change subtraction to addition

• Find a common denominator

• Multiply the fractions

How do you convert a division problem involving fractions into a multiplication problem?

• Flip the first fraction and multiply

• Flip the second fraction and multiply

• Multiply both fractions by 2

• Add the fractions together

If a batch of cookies requires 1 and 1/2 cups of sugar, how many batches can be made with 7 and 1/2 cups of sugar?

• 3 batches

• 4 batches

• 6 batches

• 5 batches

In a restaurant, if 1/5 of the customers order fish and 1/4 order chicken, what fraction of customers order either fish or chicken?

• 1/4

• 1/5

• 1/2

• 9/20

What is the least common denominator of 1/5 and 1/4?

• 20

• 25

• 10

• 15

How do you simplify the fraction 30/6?

• 5

• 8

• 6

• 7

How much taller is Tom than Kelly if Tom is 5 feet tall and Kelly is 4 feet tall?

• 1 foot

• 2 feet

• 4 feet

• 3 feet

Max is 5 and 3/4 feet tall and Megan is 4 and 11/12 feet tall. How much taller is Max than Megan?

• 1 foot

• 5/6 foot

• 1 and 1/2 feet

• 1/2 foot

Jane wants to make 4 sets of curtains, each requiring 6 yards of fabric. How much fabric does she need?

• 24 yards

• 22 yards

• 20 yards

• 26 yards

If each set of curtains requires 5 and 1/8 yards of fabric, how much fabric does Jane need for 4 sets?

• 20 and 1/2 yards

• 20 yards

• 21 yards

• 22 yards