Four operations on fractions · Word problems · Set 1
Fraction word problems, including remainder and before-after problems.
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1/3 of a cake was left. Tom ate 2/5 of what was left. What fraction of the whole cake did Tom eat?
2 marksAnswer: ______________Here's how2/5 × 1/3 = 2/15Answer: 2/15 - 2
Lily had $50. She spent 2/5 of it on a bag. How much money did she have left?
2 marksAnswer: ______________Here's howFraction left: 1 − 2/5 = 3/53/5 × 50 = 30Answer: $30 - 3
Ella had $45. She spent 1/3 of it on a bag. How much money did she have left?
2 marksAnswer: ______________Here's howFraction left: 1 − 1/3 = 2/32/3 × 45 = 30Answer: $30 - 4
A jug holds 1/2 ℓ of water. How much water do 5 such jugs hold?
2 marksAnswer: ______________Here's how1/2 × 5 = 5/2Answer: 2 and 1/2 ℓ - 5
1/3 of a cake was left. Tom ate 4/5 of what was left. What fraction of the whole cake did Tom eat?
2 marksAnswer: ______________Here's how4/5 × 1/3 = 4/15Answer: 4/15 - 6
1/2 of a cake was left. Tom ate 1/3 of what was left. What fraction of the whole cake did Tom eat?
2 marksAnswer: ______________Here's how1/3 × 1/2 = 1/6Answer: 1/6 - 7
Max had $50. He spent 1/5 of it on a bag. How much money did he have left?
2 marksAnswer: ______________Here's howFraction left: 1 − 1/5 = 4/54/5 × 50 = 40Answer: $40 - 8
A jug holds 1/4 ℓ of water. How much water do 2 such jugs hold?
2 marksAnswer: ______________Here's how1/4 × 2 = 1/2Answer: 1/2 ℓ
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