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Fraction Word Problems

Fraction Word Problems. M/J Math 1. EETT Lesson #6. When reading word problems containing fractions, certain phrases can indicate the operation that you need to do in order to solve the word problem. Addition +. “How much together?”. Subtraction −. “How far will she travel

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Fraction Word Problems

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  1. Fraction Word Problems M/J Math 1 EETT Lesson #6

  2. When reading word problems containing fractions, certain phrases can indicate the operation that you need to do in order to solve the word problem.

  3. Addition + “How much together?” Subtraction − “How far will she travel from home to the park, then to the library?” “How much more is needed?” “How much further than?” “How much is left?” “How bigger than?”

  4. Multiplication × “Times longer...” Division ÷ “The product of…” “A fraction of something…” “Find the quotient…” “Divided into to pieces…” “How many will fit?” “How many can be split from?”

  5. 13 115 In the recent Student Government elections, Larry received of the votes for treasurer and Leah received of the votes. What fraction of the votes did both candidates earn together?

  6. 115 13 25 115 515 615 5+115 Together they received of the votes. 25 ×5 = + Solution: ×5 = + = =

  7. 14 One tree is 6 feet tall. Another one is only 3 feet tall. How much taller is the larger of two trees.

  8. 14 14 44 34 The larger tree is feet taller than the smaller one. 2 6 5 = Solution: − 3 2

  9. 13 12 Sean swam 2 miles at swim team practice. If Becky swam 1 times as far as Sean, then how many miles did Becky swim?

  10. 12 73 12 32 216 12 13 36 3 Becky swam miles at swimteam practice. 2 1 Solution: × = 3 3 = = × =

  11. Charlie works at a livery and uses a 60 pound bag of oats to feed the horses. If each horse gets pounds of food, then how many horses can Charlie feed with one bag of oats? 45

  12. 601 45 45 3004 54 601 60 Solution: ÷ = ÷ = 75 = × = One bag of oats can feed 75 horses.

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