Here are the solutions to the fraction word problems.
1. Jack gave 3 out of 8 parts of a cake to Mac.
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Step 1: Identify the total number of parts the cake is divided into. The problem says there are
8 parts in total. This will be the bottom number (denominator) of our fraction.
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Step 2: Identify how many parts were given away. Jack gave
3 parts to Mac. This will be the top number (numerator).
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Step 3: Put them together to make the fraction.
2. Kenny ate 1/6 of a pizza. His brother ate 1/4 of the pizza.
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Step 1: We need to compare the two fractions: $1/6$ and $1/4$.
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Step 2: Think about sharing a pizza. If you cut a pizza into 6 slices, each slice is smaller than if you cut the same pizza into only 4 slices.
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Step 3: Since 4 is a smaller number than 6, the pieces made from dividing by 4 are bigger. Therefore, $1/4$ is larger than $1/6$.
3. Muna ate 5 out of 8 parts of a chocolate.
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Step 1: Identify the total number of parts. The chocolate has
8 parts total. This is the bottom number.
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Step 2: Identify how many parts Muna ate. She ate
5 parts. This is the top number.
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Step 3: Write the fraction with the parts eaten on top and the total parts on the bottom.
Final Answer:
1.
3/8
2.
His brother (because 1/4 is larger than 1/6)
3.
5/8
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of word problem fractions worksheet.
