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Fractions lesson 23: Fraction word problems · Set 412 · 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), 3 balls are dot balls. What fraction of the balls are dot balls? =
  2. 2.A team scores 50 runs. 3/5 of the runs come from fours. How many runs do not come from fours?
  3. 3.Mother makes 12 rotis. The family eats 2/3 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  4. 4.Mother makes 9 rotis. The family eats 2/3 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  5. 5.In 1 over (6 balls), 4 balls are dot balls. What fraction of the balls are dot balls? =
  6. 6.In 1 over (6 balls), 3 balls are sixes. What fraction of the balls are sixes? =
  7. 7.Mother makes 10 rotis. The family eats 1/5 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  8. 8.In 2 overs (12 balls), 8 balls are sixes. What fraction of the balls are sixes? =
  9. 9.Each child at a party eats 1/8 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 16 children?
  10. 10.Mother makes 12 rotis. The family eats 1/6 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  11. 11.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 5 1/2 overs. How many balls is that?
  12. 12.Each child at a party eats 1/3 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 3 children?
  13. 13.In 2 overs (12 balls), 2 balls are dot balls. What fraction of the balls are dot balls? =
  14. 14.Mother makes 9 rotis. The family eats 1/3 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  15. 15.In 2 overs (12 balls), 7 balls are dot balls. What fraction of the balls are dot balls? =
  16. 16.A team scores 114 runs. 1/6 of the runs come from fours. How many runs come from fours?
  17. 17.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 1 1/2 overs. How many balls is that?
  18. 18.Meera has ₹48, spends 1/3 of it on books and 1/6 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  19. 19.A team scores 80 runs. 1/4 of the runs come from fours. How many runs come from fours?
  20. 20.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 6 2/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  21. 21.Mother makes 4 rotis. The family eats 1/2 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  22. 22.Arjun has ₹180, spends 3/5 of it on books and 1/6 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  23. 23.A team scores 44 runs. 1/4 of the runs come from fours. How many runs come from fours?
  24. 24.In 2 overs (12 balls), 10 balls are dot balls. What fraction of the balls are dot balls? =
  25. 25.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 5 1/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  26. 26.In 2 overs (12 balls), 5 balls are sixes. What fraction of the balls are sixes? =
  27. 27.In 2 overs (12 balls), 6 balls are sixes. What fraction of the balls are sixes? =
  28. 28.A team scores 24 runs. 2/3 of the runs come from fours. How many runs come from fours?
  29. 29.A team scores 54 runs. 2/3 of the runs come from fours. How many runs do not come from fours?
  30. 30.Meera has ₹24, spends 1/2 of it on books and 1/3 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  31. 31.Diya has ₹96, spends 1/3 of it on books and 1/4 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  32. 32.Ishaan has ₹120, spends 3/4 of it on books and 1/6 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  33. 33.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 9 1/2 overs. How many balls is that?
  34. 34.Mother makes 8 rotis. The family eats 1/4 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  35. 35.In 1 over (6 balls), 1 ball is a dot ball. What fraction of the balls is a dot ball? =
  36. 36.Each child at a party eats 1/3 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 6 children?
  37. 37.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 6 1/2 overs. How many balls is that?
  38. 38.Mother makes 10 rotis. The family eats 3/5 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  39. 39.A team scores 56 runs. 1/4 of the runs come from fours. How many runs do not come from fours?
  40. 40.Each child at a party eats 1/6 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 18 children?

Answer key

  1. 1/2
  2. 20
  3. 4
  4. 3
  5. 2/3
  6. 1/2
  7. 8
  8. 2/3
  9. 2
  10. 10
  11. 33
  12. 1
  13. 1/6
  14. 6
  15. 7/12
  16. 19
  17. 9
  18. 24
  19. 20
  20. 40
  21. 2
  22. 42
  23. 11
  24. 5/6
  25. 32
  26. 5/12
  27. 1/2
  28. 16
  29. 18
  30. 4
  31. 40
  32. 10
  33. 57
  34. 6
  35. 1/6
  36. 2
  37. 39
  38. 4
  39. 42
  40. 3

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