Fractions applied to group of animals, kindergarten, 1st grade ... - Free Printable

Let’s solve each problem step by step. We’re looking at groups of animals and finding what fraction of the group is a certain type.

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Problem 1: What fraction of the fish are brown?

There are 3 fish total:
- 1 green
- 2 brown

So, brown fish = 2 out of 3 → 2/3

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Problem 2: What fraction of the ostriches are white?

There are 3 ostriches:
- 2 white
- 1 brown

White ostriches = 2 out of 3 → 2/3

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Problem 3: What fraction of the dinosaurs are grey?

There are 3 dinosaurs:
- 1 green
- 1 grey
- 1 brown

Grey dinosaur = 1 out of 3 → 1/3

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Problem 4: What fraction of the cows are brown?

There are 5 cows:
- 3 brown
- 2 white

Brown cows = 3 out of 5 → 3/5

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Problem 5: What fraction of the baby chicks are yellow?

There are 6 baby chicks:
- 3 black
- 3 yellow

Yellow chicks = 3 out of 6 → simplify: 1/2

*(Because 3 ÷ 3 = 1, and 6 ÷ 3 = 2)*

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Problem 6: What fraction of the chickens are white?

There are 8 chickens:
- 5 white
- 3 brown

White chickens = 5 out of 8 → 5/8

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Problem 7: What fraction of the insects are bees?

There are 4 insects:
- 2 dragonflies
- 2 bees

Bees = 2 out of 4 → simplify: 1/2

*(2 ÷ 2 = 1, 4 ÷ 2 = 2)*

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Problem 8: What fraction of the antelopes are sitting down?

There are 5 antelopes:
- 1 sitting
- 4 standing

Sitting antelope = 1 out of 5 → 1/5

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Final Answer:

1. 2/3
2. 2/3
3. 1/3
4. 3/5
5. 1/2
6. 5/8
7. 1/2
8. 1/5