Math Practice Topic: Basic Fraction Word Problems 3
Description:
Solve word problems that involve division:
a. a unit fraction by a whole number, or
b. a whole number by a unit fraction.
Adaptive Learning Progression:
Fractions divide by whole numbers, then whole numbers divide by fractions,
then mixed.
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Sample Levels (out of 5)
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Solve. Give the answer in simplest form. 1. | If 6 people share 1/6 pound of candy, how many pounds of candy does each person get?
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Solve. Give the answer in simplest form. 1. | Sergio is swimming at the local pool. If one lap is 1/2 mile long, how many laps should he swim for a total of 5 miles?
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2. | Sharon is skating at the local rink. If one lap is 1/3 mile long, how many laps should she skate for a total of 3 miles?
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3. | How many 1/5-meter-long pieces can you cut from 2 meters of string?
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Solve. Give the answer in simplest form. 1. | Jennifer uses 1/6 pound of carrots to make 5 servings of a recipe. How many pounds of carrots does each serving need?
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2. | If 10 people share 1/2 pound of beans, how many pounds of beans does each person get?
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3. | Mike uses 1/10 tablespoon of vanilla extract to make 3 servings of a recipe. How many tablespoons of vanilla extract does each serving need?
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