Fraction Word Problems

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Fraction Word Problems
M/J Math 1
EETT Lesson 6
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When reading word problems containing fractions,
certain phrases can indicate the operation that
you need to do in order to solve the word problem.
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Subtraction -
Addition
How much together?
How far will she travel from home to the park,
then to the library?
How much more is needed?
How much further than?
How much is left?
How bigger than?
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Division
Multiplication
Times longer...
The product of
A fraction of something
Find the quotient
Divided into to pieces
How many will fit?
How many can be split from?
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In the recent Student Government elections, Larry
received of the votes for treasurer and Leah
received of the votes. What fraction of
the votes did both candidates earn together?
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Solution
5


5




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One tree is 6 feet tall. Another one is only 3
feet tall. How much taller is the larger of two
trees.
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Solution
6
5

- 3
2
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Sean swam 2 miles at swim team practice. If
Becky swam 1 times as far as Sean, then how
many miles did Becky swim?
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12
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Solution
2
1


3
3




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Charlie works at a livery and uses a 60 pound bag
of oats to feed the horses. If each horse gets
pounds of food, then how many horses can Charlie
feed with one bag of oats?
45
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Solution
60




75



One bag of oats can feed 75 horses.