← Fraction word problems lesson New set →

Fraction Word Problems Worksheet

Fractions lesson 23: Fraction word problems · Set 570 · 40 questions
TalentJR

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.

NameDateTime takenScore ___ / 40
  1. 1.In 2 overs (12 balls), 1 ball is a six. What fraction of the balls is a six? =
  2. 2.In 1 over (6 balls), 4 balls are sixes. What fraction of the balls are sixes? =
  3. 3.Mother makes 16 rotis. The family eats 1/4 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  4. 4.In 2 overs (12 balls), 2 balls are fours. What fraction of the balls are fours? =
  5. 5.In 1 over (6 balls), 3 balls are fours. What fraction of the balls are fours? =
  6. 6.Each child at a party eats 3/4 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 4 children?
  7. 7.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 9 2/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  8. 8.Each child at a party eats 1/2 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 2 children?
  9. 9.Each child at a party eats 1/2 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 4 children?
  10. 10.Mother makes 12 rotis. The family eats 1/6 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  11. 11.Riya has ₹50, spends 1/5 of it on books and 3/5 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  12. 12.In 1 over (6 balls), 5 balls are singles. What fraction of the balls are singles? =
  13. 13.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 4 2/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  14. 14.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 7 1/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  15. 15.In 2 overs (12 balls), 5 balls are sixes. What fraction of the balls are sixes? =
  16. 16.Each child at a party eats 3/8 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 16 children?
  17. 17.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 9 1/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  18. 18.Mother makes 20 rotis. The family eats 1/5 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  19. 19.Tara has ₹48, spends 2/3 of it on books and 1/6 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  20. 20.Mother makes 16 rotis. The family eats 3/4 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  21. 21.Each child at a party eats 2/3 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 9 children?
  22. 22.Mother makes 4 rotis. The family eats 1/2 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  23. 23.A team scores 35 runs. 2/5 of the runs come from fours. How many runs come from fours?
  24. 24.Sara has ₹45, spends 1/5 of it on books and 2/5 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  25. 25.In 2 overs (12 balls), 7 balls are sixes. What fraction of the balls are sixes? =
  26. 26.A team scores 40 runs. 3/4 of the runs come from fours. How many runs come from fours?
  27. 27.Each child at a party eats 3/4 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 8 children?
  28. 28.Meera has ₹105, spends 1/5 of it on books and 2/3 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  29. 29.Each child at a party eats 3/8 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 8 children?
  30. 30.In 2 overs (12 balls), 6 balls are dot balls. What fraction of the balls are dot balls? =
  31. 31.Meera has ₹45, spends 2/3 of it on books and 1/5 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  32. 32.Sara has ₹12, spends 1/6 of it on books and 1/6 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  33. 33.Mother makes 20 rotis. The family eats 2/5 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  34. 34.Each child at a party eats 2/3 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 3 children?
  35. 35.Mother makes 12 rotis. The family eats 1/3 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  36. 36.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 2 1/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  37. 37.Mother makes 10 rotis. The family eats 1/5 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  38. 38.A team scores 80 runs. 1/4 of the runs come from fours. How many runs do not come from fours?
  39. 39.Each child at a party eats 1/4 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 12 children?
  40. 40.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 1 1/2 overs. How many balls is that?

Answer key

  1. 1/12
  2. 2/3
  3. 12
  4. 1/6
  5. 1/2
  6. 3
  7. 58
  8. 1
  9. 2
  10. 10
  11. 10
  12. 5/6
  13. 28
  14. 44
  15. 5/12
  16. 6
  17. 56
  18. 16
  19. 8
  20. 4
  21. 6
  22. 2
  23. 14
  24. 18
  25. 7/12
  26. 30
  27. 6
  28. 14
  29. 3
  30. 1/2
  31. 6
  32. 8
  33. 12
  34. 2
  35. 8
  36. 14
  37. 8
  38. 60
  39. 3
  40. 9

Free fractions lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/fractions-for-kids