Fraction of a Number worksheet for practicing identifying fractions of groups.

Let’s solve each problem step by step.

We are asked to “circle the given fraction of each group.” That means for each row, we need to find how many items make up that fraction of the total number shown.

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Problem 1: 2/5 of the backpacks

There are 10 backpacks in total.

To find 2/5 of 10:

→ First, divide 10 by 5 → 10 ÷ 5 = 2
→ Then multiply by 2 → 2 × 2 = 4

So, circle 4 backpacks.

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Problem 2: 3/4 of the clipboards

There are 16 clipboards.

Find 3/4 of 16:

→ 16 ÷ 4 = 4
→ 4 × 3 = 12

Circle 12 clipboards.

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Problem 3: 5/6 of the scissors

There are 18 scissors.

Find 5/6 of 18:

→ 18 ÷ 6 = 3
→ 3 × 5 = 15

Circle 15 scissors.

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Problem 4: 3/7 of the calculators

There are 14 calculators.

Find 3/7 of 14:

→ 14 ÷ 7 = 2
→ 2 × 3 = 6

Circle 6 calculators.

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Problem 5: 4/5 of the erasers

There are 10 erasers.

Find 4/5 of 10:

→ 10 ÷ 5 = 2
→ 2 × 4 = 8

Circle 8 erasers.

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Problem 6: 1/6 of the pencils

There are 18 pencils.

Find 1/6 of 18:

→ 18 ÷ 6 = 3
→ 3 × 1 = 3

Circle 3 pencils.

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Final Answer:
1) Circle 4 backpacks
2) Circle 12 clipboards
3) Circle 15 scissors
4) Circle 6 calculators
5) Circle 8 erasers
6) Circle 3 pencils