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Fractions lesson 23: Fraction word problems · Set 371 · 40 questions
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The method (Find the fraction sum): Underline the whole and the fraction in the story. “Of” means multiply; “left” means subtract from the whole; “each gets” means multiply or divide. An over has 6 balls: 1/2 over = 3 balls, 1/3 over = 2 balls.

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  1. 1.In 1 over (6 balls), 4 balls are singles. What fraction of the balls are singles? =
  2. 2.In 2 overs (12 balls), 11 balls are fours. What fraction of the balls are fours? =
  3. 3.Mother makes 12 rotis. The family eats 1/6 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  4. 4.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 3 1/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  5. 5.A team scores 68 runs. 3/4 of the runs come from fours. How many runs do not come from fours?
  6. 6.Each child at a party eats 1/6 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 18 children?
  7. 7.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 9 1/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  8. 8.Sara has ₹30, spends 2/3 of it on books and 1/6 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  9. 9.Mother makes 12 rotis. The family eats 2/3 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  10. 10.Mother makes 10 rotis. The family eats 1/5 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  11. 11.Rohan has ₹80, spends 1/5 of it on books and 1/4 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  12. 12.Mother makes 18 rotis. The family eats 1/6 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  13. 13.In 2 overs (12 balls), 4 balls are dot balls. What fraction of the balls are dot balls? =
  14. 14.Each child at a party eats 2/3 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 9 children?
  15. 15.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 6 1/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  16. 16.Riya has ₹60, spends 1/6 of it on books and 1/6 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  17. 17.Each child at a party eats 1/6 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 24 children?
  18. 18.Anaya has ₹48, spends 1/4 of it on books and 1/6 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  19. 19.In 2 overs (12 balls), 3 balls are fours. What fraction of the balls are fours? =
  20. 20.A team scores 32 runs. 3/4 of the runs come from fours. How many runs do not come from fours?
  21. 21.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 9 1/2 overs. How many balls is that?
  22. 22.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 7 1/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  23. 23.Aarav has ₹60, spends 1/5 of it on books and 3/4 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  24. 24.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 2 1/2 overs. How many balls is that?
  25. 25.Ishaan has ₹150, spends 1/6 of it on books and 4/5 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  26. 26.Vihaan has ₹54, spends 1/6 of it on books and 1/2 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  27. 27.A team scores 60 runs. 1/6 of the runs come from fours. How many runs do not come from fours?
  28. 28.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 9 2/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  29. 29.A team scores 36 runs. 1/2 of the runs come from fours. How many runs do not come from fours?
  30. 30.Mother makes 20 rotis. The family eats 1/5 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  31. 31.Mother makes 15 rotis. The family eats 1/5 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  32. 32.Diya has ₹36, spends 3/4 of it on books and 1/6 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  33. 33.Rohan has ₹40, spends 1/5 of it on books and 3/4 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  34. 34.In 1 over (6 balls), 3 balls are dot balls. What fraction of the balls are dot balls? =
  35. 35.Each child at a party eats 3/4 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 8 children?
  36. 36.A team scores 90 runs. 1/5 of the runs come from fours. How many runs come from fours?
  37. 37.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 3 2/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  38. 38.In 2 overs (12 balls), 3 balls are dot balls. What fraction of the balls are dot balls? =
  39. 39.In 2 overs (12 balls), 1 ball is a four. What fraction of the balls is a four? =
  40. 40.Mother makes 16 rotis. The family eats 3/4 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?

Answer key

  1. 2/3
  2. 11/12
  3. 10
  4. 20
  5. 17
  6. 3
  7. 56
  8. 5
  9. 4
  10. 8
  11. 44
  12. 15
  13. 1/3
  14. 6
  15. 38
  16. 40
  17. 4
  18. 28
  19. 1/4
  20. 8
  21. 57
  22. 44
  23. 3
  24. 15
  25. 5
  26. 18
  27. 50
  28. 58
  29. 18
  30. 16
  31. 12
  32. 3
  33. 2
  34. 1/2
  35. 6
  36. 18
  37. 22
  38. 1/4
  39. 1/12
  40. 4

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