Mathematics
Grade 5
15 min
Understanding fractions: word problems
Understanding fractions: word problems
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1
A baker has 8 cupcakes. He sells 1/4 of them. How many cupcakes did he sell?
2
Leo ate 2/8 of a pizza. Mia ate 3/8 of the same pizza. What fraction did they eat in total?
3
A jug had 7/10 of a liter of juice. Sam poured out 3/10 of a liter. What fraction is left?
Sample Practice Questions
Easy
There are 6 apples. You eat 1/3 of them. How many apples did you eat?
0.1
1.2
2.3
3.6
Easy
A candy bar has 5 sections. You eat 2/5 and your friend eats 1/5. What fraction did you eat together?
0.1/5
1.3/10
2.3/5
3.4/5
Easy
A game is 4/4 of the way complete. You have played 1/4 of it. What fraction is left to play?
0.1/4
1.2/4
2.3/4
3.4/4
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