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Fractions lesson 23: Fraction word problems · Set 96 · 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 2 overs (12 balls), 2 balls are dot balls. What fraction of the balls are dot balls? =
  2. 2.Each child at a party eats 1/3 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 3 children?
  3. 3.In 2 overs (12 balls), 7 balls are dot balls. What fraction of the balls are dot balls? =
  4. 4.Mother makes 12 rotis. The family eats 5/6 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  5. 5.Mother makes 24 rotis. The family eats 1/6 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  6. 6.Vihaan has ₹40, spends 1/5 of it on books and 3/4 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  7. 7.Each child at a party eats 1/6 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 24 children?
  8. 8.A team scores 60 runs. 2/5 of the runs come from fours. How many runs do not come from fours?
  9. 9.Aarav has ₹18, spends 1/6 of it on books and 1/6 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  10. 10.Vihaan has ₹30, spends 2/5 of it on books and 1/3 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  11. 11.Mother makes 12 rotis. The family eats 2/3 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  12. 12.Each child at a party eats 1/3 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 9 children?
  13. 13.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 2 1/2 overs. How many balls is that?
  14. 14.A team scores 114 runs. 5/6 of the runs come from fours. How many runs come from fours?
  15. 15.In 1 over (6 balls), 2 balls are sixes. What fraction of the balls are sixes? =
  16. 16.Each child at a party eats 1/8 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 16 children?
  17. 17.Mother makes 6 rotis. The family eats 1/2 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  18. 18.In 1 over (6 balls), 4 balls are singles. What fraction of the balls are singles? =
  19. 19.In 1 over (6 balls), 1 ball is a four. What fraction of the balls is a four? =
  20. 20.Ishaan has ₹25, spends 1/5 of it on books and 1/5 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  21. 21.Each child at a party eats 1/6 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 12 children?
  22. 22.A team scores 30 runs. 2/5 of the runs come from fours. How many runs do not come from fours?
  23. 23.Mother makes 12 rotis. The family eats 3/4 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  24. 24.Each child at a party eats 3/4 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 16 children?
  25. 25.Diya has ₹105, spends 3/5 of it on books and 1/3 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  26. 26.In 2 overs (12 balls), 3 balls are sixes. What fraction of the balls are sixes? =
  27. 27.Riya has ₹8, spends 1/2 of it on books and 1/4 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  28. 28.A team scores 12 runs. 2/3 of the runs come from fours. How many runs come from fours?
  29. 29.A team scores 24 runs. 2/3 of the runs come from fours. How many runs come from fours?
  30. 30.Mother makes 20 rotis. The family eats 2/5 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  31. 31.A team scores 100 runs. 2/5 of the runs come from fours. How many runs do not come from fours?
  32. 32.Each child at a party eats 1/3 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 12 children?
  33. 33.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 4 1/2 overs. How many balls is that?
  34. 34.Mother makes 9 rotis. The family eats 1/3 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  35. 35.Vihaan has ₹60, spends 1/6 of it on books and 3/4 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  36. 36.Mother makes 6 rotis. The family eats 1/3 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  37. 37.In 1 over (6 balls), 5 balls are singles. What fraction of the balls are singles? =
  38. 38.Diya has ₹300, spends 4/5 of it on books and 1/6 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  39. 39.Mother makes 12 rotis. The family eats 1/6 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  40. 40.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 5 1/3 overs. How many balls is that?

Answer key

  1. 1/6
  2. 1
  3. 7/12
  4. 2
  5. 20
  6. 2
  7. 4
  8. 36
  9. 12
  10. 8
  11. 4
  12. 3
  13. 15
  14. 95
  15. 1/3
  16. 2
  17. 3
  18. 2/3
  19. 1/6
  20. 15
  21. 2
  22. 18
  23. 3
  24. 12
  25. 7
  26. 1/4
  27. 2
  28. 8
  29. 16
  30. 12
  31. 60
  32. 4
  33. 27
  34. 6
  35. 5
  36. 4
  37. 5/6
  38. 10
  39. 10
  40. 32

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