Grade 5 Fraction Multiplication Word Problems Worksheet

Let’s solve each problem one by one, step by step.

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Problem 1:

There was 2/3 of a pie left in the fridge.
Daniel ate 1/4 of the *leftover* pie.
We need to find out how much of a whole pie Daniel had.

→ So we are finding 1/4 of 2/3.

That means:
1/4 × 2/3

Multiply numerators: 1 × 2 = 2
Multiply denominators: 4 × 3 = 12
So, 2/12

Simplify: divide numerator and denominator by 2 → 1/6

✔ Daniel had 1/6 of a whole pie.

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Problem 2:

Olivia took out 8 glasses, but only enough juice for 6 glasses.
Each glass holds 1/5 liter.

We need to find total juice — which is enough for 6 glasses.

So:
6 × 1/5 = 6/5 liters

Convert to mixed number:
6 ÷ 5 = 1 with remainder 1 → 1 1/5 liters

✔ There was 1 1/5 liters of juice.

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Problem 3:

Pam baked 24 cupcakes.
Each cupcake weighs 2/3 pound.
She packed them into boxes with 6 cupcakes per box.

First, find how many boxes she made:
24 ÷ 6 = 4 boxes

Now, find weight of ONE box:
Each box has 6 cupcakes → 6 × (2/3) pounds

Calculate:
6 × 2/3 = (6×2)/3 = 12/3 = 4 pounds

✔ Each box weighs 4 pounds.

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Final Answer:
1. 1/6
2. 1 1/5 liters
3. 4 pounds