Math worksheet titled "Word Problems on Dividing Fractions" featuring four word problems that require dividing fractions to solve practical problems.
Word problems on dividing fractions worksheet with four math problems involving real-life scenarios like making sandwiches, cutting metal rods, filling mugs, and counting tennis balls.
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Problem 1:
Jack needs to make sandwiches for a class picnic with \(\frac{2}{9}\) of a kilogram of sugar. If each sandwich needs \(\frac{3}{18}\) of a kilogram of sugar, then how many total sandwiches can be made?
#### Solution:
To determine how many sandwiches Jack can make, we need to divide the total amount of sugar by the amount of sugar required per sandwich.
1. Total sugar available: \(\frac{2}{9}\) kg
2. Sugar needed per sandwich: \(\frac{3}{18}\) kg
First, simplify \(\frac{3}{18}\):
\[
\frac{3}{18} = \frac{1}{6}
\]
Now, divide the total sugar by the sugar needed per sandwich:
\[
\text{Number of sandwiches} = \frac{\frac{2}{9}}{\frac{1}{6}}
\]
Dividing by a fraction is equivalent to multiplying by its reciprocal:
\[
\frac{\frac{2}{9}}{\frac{1}{6}} = \frac{2}{9} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{2 \times 6}{9 \times 1} = \frac{12}{9}
\]
Simplify \(\frac{12}{9}\):
\[
\frac{12}{9} = \frac{4}{3}
\]
Thus, Jack can make \(\frac{4}{3}\) sandwiches, which is equivalent to \(1 \frac{1}{3}\) sandwiches.
#### Final Answer for Problem 1:
\[
\boxed{\frac{4}{3}}
\]
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Problem 2:
John has a piece of metal rod that is \(\frac{3}{4}\) of a meter long. He needs to cut pieces from the rod that are \(\frac{5}{16}\) of a meter long. How many pieces can John cut?
#### Solution:
To determine how many pieces John can cut, we need to divide the total length of the rod by the length of each piece.
1. Total length of the rod: \(\frac{3}{4}\) meters
2. Length of each piece: \(\frac{5}{16}\) meters
Divide the total length by the length of each piece:
\[
\text{Number of pieces} = \frac{\frac{3}{4}}{\frac{5}{16}}
\]
Dividing by a fraction is equivalent to multiplying by its reciprocal:
\[
\frac{\frac{3}{4}}{\frac{5}{16}} = \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{16}{5} = \frac{3 \times 16}{4 \times 5} = \frac{48}{20}
\]
Simplify \(\frac{48}{20}\):
\[
\frac{48}{20} = \frac{12}{5} = 2 \frac{2}{5}
\]
Since John cannot cut a fraction of a piece, we take the integer part of the result. Therefore, John can cut 2 full pieces.
#### Final Answer for Problem 2:
\[
\boxed{2}
\]
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Problem 3:
\(\frac{3}{7}\) of a 1-liter container is filled with water. If a mug can contain \(\frac{9}{84}\) of a liter, then how many mugs of water are needed to fill up the bucket?
#### Solution:
First, determine the total amount of water in the container:
\[
\text{Amount of water} = \frac{3}{7} \times 1 = \frac{3}{7} \text{ liters}
\]
Next, simplify \(\frac{9}{84}\):
\[
\frac{9}{84} = \frac{3}{28}
\]
Now, divide the total amount of water by the capacity of one mug:
\[
\text{Number of mugs} = \frac{\frac{3}{7}}{\frac{3}{28}}
\]
Dividing by a fraction is equivalent to multiplying by its reciprocal:
\[
\frac{\frac{3}{7}}{\frac{3}{28}} = \frac{3}{7} \times \frac{28}{3} = \frac{3 \times 28}{7 \times 3} = \frac{84}{21}
\]
Simplify \(\frac{84}{21}\):
\[
\frac{84}{21} = 4
\]
#### Final Answer for Problem 3:
\[
\boxed{4}
\]
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Problem 4:
A box of table tennis balls weighs \(\frac{5}{9}\) of a kg. If each ball weighs \(\frac{15}{81}\) of a kg, then how many balls are there in the box?
#### Solution:
To determine the number of balls in the box, we need to divide the total weight of the box by the weight of each ball.
1. Total weight of the box: \(\frac{5}{9}\) kg
2. Weight of each ball: \(\frac{15}{81}\) kg
First, simplify \(\frac{15}{81}\):
\[
\frac{15}{81} = \frac{5}{27}
\]
Now, divide the total weight by the weight of each ball:
\[
\text{Number of balls} = \frac{\frac{5}{9}}{\frac{5}{27}}
\]
Dividing by a fraction is equivalent to multiplying by its reciprocal:
\[
\frac{\frac{5}{9}}{\frac{5}{27}} = \frac{5}{9} \times \frac{27}{5} = \frac{5 \times 27}{9 \times 5} = \frac{135}{45}
\]
Simplify \(\frac{135}{45}\):
\[
\frac{135}{45} = 3
\]
#### Final Answer for Problem 4:
\[
\boxed{3}
\]
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Final Answers:
1. \(\boxed{\frac{4}{3}}\)
2. \(\boxed{2}\)
3. \(\boxed{4}\)
4. \(\boxed{3}\)
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of division fractions worksheet 7th grade.