Fraction problems
Find the answer to these problems using multiplication and Division.
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Problem
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Division
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Multiplication
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Word Answer
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There are 20 sweets in a packet. How many are there in 1/4 a packet?
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20 ÷ 4 = 5
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4 x 5= 20
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5 sweets in ¼ of a packet.
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A fish is 15cm long. The tail is ⅕ of the fish. How long is the tail?
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15 ÷ 5 = 3
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3 x 5 = 15
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3cm
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There are 18 slices of ham in a packet. Mum uses 1/6 to make the lunch, how much is left?
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18 ÷ 6 = 3
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3 x 6 = 18
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3
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Mrs Carter gets 30 new books. She lends 1/3 of them to Miss Young. How many books does she lend to Miss Young?
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30 ÷ 3 = 10
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10 x 3 = 30
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10
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There were 35 people waiting for their turn on the Ferris Wheel. ⅕ got sick of waiting and left. How many are still waiting?
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35 ÷ 5 = 7
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5 x 7 = 35
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7
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There are 24 students in the class. Only ¾ have brought their permission slips back. How many have brought their permission slips back?
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24 ÷ 4 = 6
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4 x 6 = 24
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6 x 3 = 18
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There are 45 biscuits in the packet. ⅖ of them are broken. How many are broken?
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45 ÷ 5 = 9
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9 x 5 = 45
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9 x 2 = 18
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