Mathematics Grade 7 15 min

Divide fractions and mixed numbers: word problems

Divide fractions and mixed numbers: word problems

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1

A baker has 4 pounds of sugar. A recipe uses 1/2 pound. How many recipes can she make?

2

A 3/4-meter ribbon is cut into 3 equal pieces. How long is each piece?

3

A plank is 5 1/2 feet long. How many 1 1/4 foot pieces can be cut from it?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
A 6-mile trail has markers every 1/3 of a mile. How many markers are there in total?
0.18
1.2
2.6 1/3
3.1/18
Easy
How many 1/4-cup servings are in 2 cups of yogurt?
0.1/2
1.8
2.2 1/4
3.6
Easy
Half of a pizza is shared equally among 4 friends. What fraction of the pizza does each get?
0.1/8
1.2
2.1/2
3.8

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