Let’s solve each problem one by one, step by step. We’ll use multiplication with fractions — that means we multiply the total amount by the fraction given.
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Problem 1:
Erin baked 32 cookies. She wants to bring 3/8 of them to her Girl Scout meeting.
We need to find:
3/8 of 32
That means:
→ Multiply 32 × (3/8)
First, write 32 as a fraction: 32/1
Now multiply:
(32/1) × (3/8) = (32 × 3) / (1 × 8) = 96 / 8
Now divide 96 ÷ 8 =
12
✔ So Erin will bring
12 cookies.
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Problem 2:
Todd has 60 problems. After an hour, he has 1/12 left.
We need to find:
1/12 of 60
Multiply:
60 × (1/12) = 60/12 =
5
✔ Todd has
5 problems left.
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Problem 3:
Corey is making 1/3 of a recipe. The full recipe needs:
- 6 eggs
- 18 ounces of peas
We need to find 1/3 of each.
For eggs:
6 × (1/3) = 6/3 =
2 eggs
For peas:
18 × (1/3) = 18/3 =
6 ounces
✔ Corey needs
2 eggs and 6 ounces of peas.
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Problem 4:
The zoo is 352 miles away. They’ve traveled 1/4 of the way.
Find:
1/4 of 352
Multiply:
352 × (1/4) = 352 ÷ 4
Let’s divide:
352 ÷ 4 → 4 goes into 35 eight times (32), remainder 3 → bring down 2 → 32 ÷ 4 = 8 → so 88
✔ They have traveled
88 miles.
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Problem 5:
Victoria’s hair is 24 inches long. She cuts off 2/3 to donate.
Find:
2/3 of 24
Multiply:
24 × (2/3) = (24 × 2) / 3 = 48 / 3 =
16
✔ Victoria will donate
16 inches of hair.
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Final Answer:
1) 12 cookies
2) 5 problems
3) 2 eggs and 6 ounces of peas
4) 88 miles
5) 16 inches
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiplying and dividing fractions word problems worksheet.
