Let’s go through each problem one by one, step by step.
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Problem 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?
Step 1: We need to find 3/8 of 32.
That means: (3 ÷ 8) × 32
Step 2: First, divide 32 by 8 → 32 ÷ 8 = 4
Then multiply by 3 → 4 × 3 = 12
✔ So, Erin will bring
12 cookies.
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Problem 2:
Todd has 60 math problems. After an hour, he has 1/12 of them left. How many problems does he have left?
Step 1: Find 1/12 of 60.
That means: (1 ÷ 12) × 60
Step 2: 60 ÷ 12 = 5
✔ So, Todd has
5 problems left.
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Problem 3:
Corey is making dinner for two people and only wants to make 1/3 of the recipe. The original recipe needs 6 eggs and 18 ounces of peas. How much of each does he need?
Step 1: For eggs — find 1/3 of 6.
(1 ÷ 3) × 6 = 6 ÷ 3 = 2 eggs
Step 2: For peas — find 1/3 of 18.
(1 ÷ 3) × 18 = 18 ÷ 3 = 6 ounces
✔ So, Corey needs
2 eggs and 6 ounces of peas.
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Problem 4:
The zoo is 352 miles away. After 20 minutes, they’ve traveled 1/4 of the way. How many miles have they traveled?
Step 1: Find 1/4 of 352.
(1 ÷ 4) × 352 = 352 ÷ 4
Step 2: 352 ÷ 4 = 88
✔ So, they have traveled
88 miles.
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Problem 5:
Victoria’s hair is 24 inches long. She cuts off 2/3 of it to donate. How many inches will she donate?
Step 1: Find 2/3 of 24.
(2 ÷ 3) × 24 = (2 × 24) ÷ 3 = 48 ÷ 3 = 16
✔ So, 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 fractions word problems worksheet.
