Understanding Fractions in Word Problems

Jasmine cuts an apple into eight pieces and eats three. What fraction of the apple does she consume?

• 3/5

• 1/2

• 5/8

• 3/8

Mr. Ramos has eight markers, five of which are red. What fraction of his markers are red?

• 5/8

• 5/5

• 3/8

• 1/2

Lilia's mom fills four cups with apple juice and two with water. What fraction of the cups contain apple juice?

• 3/6

• 4/6

• 2/6

• 4/4

Eric brings 12 cupcakes to school, four of which are chocolate. What fraction of the cupcakes are chocolate?

• 4/12

• 8/12

• 6/12

• 5/12

James has six short sleeve shirts and four long sleeve shirts. What fraction of his shirts are short sleeved?

• 6/10

• 4/10

• 3/10

• 5/10