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Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Word Problems

Rosalva Gonzalez

Created by Rosalva Gonzalez

10 questions

7th Grade

Math

Updated Oct 2026

This Grade 7 mathematics worksheet gives students 10 multiple-choice word problems involving fraction addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The scenarios include comparing and combining fractions, adding and subtracting mixed numbers, finding a fractional part of a whole, interpreting “as much” relationships, multiplying decimals, dividing a remaining cost, and identifying the remainder after fractional groupings. Students must translate each real-world situation into the correct operation before selecting an answer. Use this free printable worksheet to assess whether students can apply fraction operations and related number skills in contexts involving food, measurements, land, money, supplies, and student activities. The varied problems help reveal whether students understand the action in a word problem rather than relying only on computation. It is suitable for Grade 7 independent practice, review, or formative assessment, and includes a complete answer key for efficient checking.

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Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Word Problems

Total questions: 10

Name
Class
Date
1.

When Alex had one cat, he needed to serve 1/2 of a can of cat food each day. Now that Alex has adopted a second cat, he needs to serve a total of 2/3 of a can each day. How much extra food is needed to feed the second cat?

a)

1/3

b)

1/6

c)

1/2

d)

2/3

2.

Tammy made a fruit salad with 1/2 of a pound of melon and 2/3 of a pound of berries. How many pounds of fruit did Tammy use in all?

a)

1/2

b)

1 2/3

c)

1 1/6

d)

1 2/6

3.

Westford's zoo has two elephants. The male elephant weighs 6 3/5 tons and the female elephant weighs 2 4/5 tons. How much more does the male weigh than the female?

a)

4 4/5

b)

3 4/5

c)

8 7/5

d)

2 4/5

4.

Carmen cut a rope into two pieces. The first piece was 2 1/5 inches long. The second piece was 9 3/5 inches long. How long was the rope that Carmen started with?

a)

11 4/5

b)

6 3/5

c)

10 4/5

d)

9 3/5

5.

At a pizza party, Shawn and his friends drank 2 1/3 bottles of lemon-lime soda and 2 1/3 bottles of cola. How much soda did they drink in all?

a)

2 1/3

b)

4 2/3

c)

0

d)

2

6.

Tommy owns 3 acres of farmland. He grows beets on 2/5 of the land. On how many acres of land does Tommy grow beets?

a)

2 2/5

b)

1 1/5

c)

3 2/5

d)

Please reteach

7.

The cattle at the Webster Farm are fed 2 bales of hay each day. The horses are fed 1/2 as much hay as the cattle. How many bales of hay are the horses fed each day?

a)

2

b)

1

c)

1/2

d)

2

8.

Kenji's Cleaning uses 9.4 bottles of soap each week. How many bottles will Kenji use in 7 weeks?

a)

5

b)

65.8

c)

50

d)

8

9.

The school choir is raising money to perform in the holiday parade in NYC. They have $2,275 in their account to pay for the trip. The total cost of the trip is $6,280. The remainder of the coast will be split evenly between the 190 choir students. How much will each student pay?

a)

$ 4,005

b)

$ 21.07

c)

$ 20.97

d)

reteach

10.

There are 150 8th grade students at Alton Memorial Jr High. Of those students, 2/5 are in choir, 2/4 are in band and the rest are in other electives. How many students are in other electives?

a)

128 students

b)

15 students

c)

35 students

d)

50 students

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Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Word Problems

Total questions: 10

1.
b)

1/6

2.
c)

1 1/6

3.
b)

3 4/5

4.
a)

11 4/5

5.
b)

4 2/3

6.
b)

1 1/5

7.
b)

1

8.
b)

65.8

9.
b)

$ 21.07

10.
b)

15 students

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FAQs

What does this worksheet cover?

This Grade 7 worksheet covers 10 multiple-choice word problems that require students to add, subtract, multiply, or divide fractions and mixed numbers, with related decimal and whole-number calculations. Students determine the operation from contexts such as comparing cat-food amounts, combining mixed-number measurements, finding a fractional part of farmland, calculating weekly soap use, and dividing a remaining trip cost among students.

How can I use this worksheet to teach fraction word-problem operations?

Before students begin, have them identify what each situation is asking—total, difference, fractional part, repeated amount, or equal share—and write the matching operation. Then use the multiple-choice options to discuss why an answer such as 1/6 for the additional cat food or 3 4/5 tons for the elephants reflects the situation, while the other choices may result from choosing the wrong operation or mishandling denominators. Review the decimal and whole-number items separately so students connect the same word-problem reasoning to 9.4 × 7 and the choir-cost division problem.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this worksheet?

Watch for students adding when a problem asks for a difference, such as the elephant-weight comparison, or subtracting when two quantities must be combined, such as the rope and soda problems. Students may also add numerators without finding a common denominator, confuse “2/5 of 3 acres” with 3 ÷ 2/5, or interpret “1/2 as much” incorrectly in the hay problem. In the final problems, check that students subtract the choir’s existing funds before dividing and account for both fractional groups before finding the students in other electives.

How do I assign and grade this worksheet?

This worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, so you can use the 10 multiple-choice questions for independent practice or assessment. It includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable version can also support classrooms or schools that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this fraction word-problem worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or increase the font size so the multi-step word problems and answer choices are easier to track. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language, helping students access the fraction, mixed-number, decimal, and division scenarios without changing the 10-question multiple-choice format.

Where can I find more worksheets like this on Wayground?

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