Dividing Fractions Word Problems — Easy Worksheet 2
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Solve each problem. Write your answer as a whole number, fraction or mixed number in simplest form.
How to solve
Decide what is being shared or measured, then write a division: total ÷ size of one group. To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal: 3 ÷ 34 = 3 × 43 = 4. Simplify and change improper fractions to mixed numbers.
Example
How many 13-cup servings are in 3 cups of yogurt?
Answer: 9
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💡 How to solve: Dividing Fractions Word Problems
Decide what is being shared or measured, then write a division: total ÷ size of one group. To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal: 3 ÷ 34 = 3 × 43 = 4. Simplify and change improper fractions to mixed numbers.
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How many 14-cup servings are in 4 cups of oatmeal?
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✓ Correct!
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💡 How to solve: Dividing Fractions Word Problems
Decide what is being shared or measured, then write a division: total ÷ size of one group. To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal: 3 ÷ 34 = 3 × 43 = 4. Simplify and change improper fractions to mixed numbers.
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How many 15-cup servings are in 3 cups of rice?
✓ You've got it! Press Next to keep going. Not yet — the answer is . Read the steps above once more.
✓ Correct!
Not quite. The answer is
💡 How to solve: Dividing Fractions Word Problems
Decide what is being shared or measured, then write a division: total ÷ size of one group. To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal: 3 ÷ 34 = 3 × 43 = 4. Simplify and change improper fractions to mixed numbers.
Try a similar one
How many 12-cup servings are in 6 cups of rice?
✓ You've got it! Press Next to keep going. Not yet — the answer is . Read the steps above once more.
✓ Correct!
Not quite. The answer is
💡 How to solve: Dividing Fractions Word Problems
Decide what is being shared or measured, then write a division: total ÷ size of one group. To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal: 3 ÷ 34 = 3 × 43 = 4. Simplify and change improper fractions to mixed numbers.
Try a similar one
How many 15-cup servings are in 2 cups of juice?
✓ You've got it! Press Next to keep going. Not yet — the answer is . Read the steps above once more.
✓ Correct!
Not quite. The answer is
💡 How to solve: Dividing Fractions Word Problems
Decide what is being shared or measured, then write a division: total ÷ size of one group. To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal: 3 ÷ 34 = 3 × 43 = 4. Simplify and change improper fractions to mixed numbers.
Try a similar one
How many 12-cup servings are in 5 cups of juice?
✓ You've got it! Press Next to keep going. Not yet — the answer is . Read the steps above once more.
✓ Correct!
Not quite. The answer is
💡 How to solve: Dividing Fractions Word Problems
Decide what is being shared or measured, then write a division: total ÷ size of one group. To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal: 3 ÷ 34 = 3 × 43 = 4. Simplify and change improper fractions to mixed numbers.
Try a similar one
How many 15-cup servings are in 6 cups of yogurt?
✓ You've got it! Press Next to keep going. Not yet — the answer is . Read the steps above once more.
✓ Correct!
Not quite. The answer is
💡 How to solve: Dividing Fractions Word Problems
Decide what is being shared or measured, then write a division: total ÷ size of one group. To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal: 3 ÷ 34 = 3 × 43 = 4. Simplify and change improper fractions to mixed numbers.
Try a similar one
How many 12-cup servings are in 5 cups of rice?
✓ You've got it! Press Next to keep going. Not yet — the answer is . Read the steps above once more.
✓ Correct!
Not quite. The answer is
💡 How to solve: Dividing Fractions Word Problems
Decide what is being shared or measured, then write a division: total ÷ size of one group. To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal: 3 ÷ 34 = 3 × 43 = 4. Simplify and change improper fractions to mixed numbers.
Try a similar one
How many 15-cup servings are in 2 cups of oatmeal?
✓ You've got it! Press Next to keep going. Not yet — the answer is . Read the steps above once more.
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Dividing Fractions Word Problems — Easy Worksheet 2
Solve each problem. Write your answer as a whole number, fraction or mixed number in simplest form.