Let's solve each of these
word problems involving fractions step by step, showing all work and using proper labels.
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1) Erin baked 32 cookies. She wants to bring 3/8 of those cookies to her Girl Scout meeting. How many cookies will she bring to girl scouts?
Step 1: Multiply the total number of cookies by the fraction she wants to bring.
$$
\frac{3}{8} \times 32 = ?
$$
Break it down:
$$
\frac{3 \times 32}{8} = \frac{96}{8} = 12
$$
✔ Answer: Erin will bring
12 cookies to the Girl Scout meeting.
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2) Todd is doing his math homework. He has 60 problems in all. After an hour, he only has 1/12 of those problems left. How many problems does he have left?
Step 1: Find how many problems are left by multiplying the total by the fraction remaining.
$$
\frac{1}{12} \times 60 = \frac{60}{12} = 5
$$
✔ Answer: Todd has
5 problems left.
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3) Corey is making dinner. He is just cooking for two people, so he only wants to make 1/3 of the recipe. If the recipe calls for 6 eggs and 18 ounces of peas, how many eggs and ounces of peas does Corey need to have to make dinner?
We need to find
1/3 of both ingredients.
Eggs:
$$
\frac{1}{3} \times 6 = \frac{6}{3} = 2 \text{ eggs}
$$
Peas:
$$
\frac{1}{3} \times 18 = \frac{18}{3} = 6 \text{ ounces}
$$
✔ Answer: Corey needs
2 eggs and
6 ounces of peas.
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4) Ms. Phillips class is going to the zoo. The zoo is 352 miles from their school. If after twenty minutes they are 1/4 of the way there, how many miles have they traveled?
Step 1: Find 1/4 of the total distance.
$$
\frac{1}{4} \times 352 = \frac{352}{4} = 88
$$
✔ Answer: They have traveled
88 miles.
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5) Victoria wants to cut her hair. Her hair is 24 inches long. Her mom says that she can cut off 2/3 of her hair, to donate. How many inches of hair will Victoria donate?
Step 1: Multiply the length of her hair by the fraction being cut.
$$
\frac{2}{3} \times 24 = \frac{2 \times 24}{3} = \frac{48}{3} = 16
$$
✔ Answer: Victoria will donate
16 inches of hair.
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
1.
12 cookies
2.
5 problems left
3.
2 eggs and 6 ounces of peas
4.
88 miles traveled
5.
16 inches donated
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📝 Tips:
- Always
multiply the whole number by the fraction.
- Simplify fractions when possible.
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Label your answers (e.g., "cookies", "miles") — this is important!
- Double-check your arithmetic.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or want to practice more! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiplication of fractions word problems worksheet.
