Solving Real World Problems with Fractions

What keywords indicate a multiplication problem?

• Subtracting, less, minus

• Splitting, parts, sections

• Adding, sum, total

• Repeating, times, area

How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

• Subtract the numerator from the whole number

• Divide the numerator by the denominator and add the whole number

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator

• Add the whole number to the numerator without changing the denominator

What is the area of the Garza's deck?

• 28.5 yards squared

• 27 yards squared

• 30 yards squared

• 29 yards squared

What does cross simplifying help with in fraction multiplication?

• Adding fractions more easily

• Finding the greatest common divisor

• Converting mixed numbers to improper fractions

• Reducing fractions before multiplying

How many miles did the patient walk per day?

• 3 and 3/16 miles

• 3 and 1/4 miles

• 3 and 1/2 miles

• 3 miles

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

• Subtract the fractions

• Multiply by the reciprocal

• Divide the numerators

• Add the fractions

What is the length of Terry's bracelet?

• 15 and 3/4 centimeters

• 14 and 1/2 centimeters

• 15 centimeters

• 16 centimeters

How much of the sandbox will be filled by James' bags?

• Three fourths

• Half

• One third

• One fourth

How much chocolate does each person get?

• 1/6 pounds

• 1/2 pounds

• 11/18 pounds

• 1/3 pounds

How long would it take the snail to travel 4 miles?

• 14 hours

• 12 hours

• 13 and 1/3 hours

• 15 hours