Let’s solve each problem one by one.
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Problem 1:
Gilly borrowed 3 books out of 10 fairy tale books.
We need to find what fraction of the books she borrowed.
Fraction = (books borrowed) / (total books)
= 3 / 10
That’s already in simplest form.
✔ Answer for #1:
3/10
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Problem 2:
Gilly found 15 underwater life books and brought 7 to the table.
What fraction did she bring?
Fraction = (books brought) / (total books found)
= 7 / 15
That’s already in simplest form (7 and 15 have no common factors).
✔ Answer for #2:
7/15
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Problem 3:
Luke saw 9 solar system books. He thought 2 would be enough — so he borrowed 2.
What fraction did he borrow?
Fraction = (books borrowed) / (total books seen)
= 2 / 9
Already simplified.
✔ Answer for #3:
2/9
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Final Answer:
1. 3/10
2. 7/15
3. 2/9
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of word problem fractions worksheet.
