Divide mixed numbers; fraction division word problems

Answer Key - Grade 6 Math Worksheet

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1. 1.

   Milo wraps gifts with a ribbon 3 1/2 m long. One bow uses 1 1/4 m. How many bows' worth of ribbon is that?

   2 4/5
2. 2.

   Pia ties hanging baskets with a cord 4 2/3 m long. One basket needs 1 1/2 m. How many baskets' worth of cord is that?

   3 1/9
3. 3.

   Tala's bag has 5 1/2 kg of flour, and the oven is already hot. One batch of bread uses 1 1/4 kg. How many batches' worth of flour is that?

   4 2/5
4. 4.

   Zee cuts fence rail from a log 7 1/2 m long. One section uses 1 2/3 m. How many sections' worth of rail is that?

   4 1/2
5. 5.

   Bo's roll of ribbon is 3 1/2 m long. One gift bow uses 3/4 m. How many bows' worth of ribbon is that?

   4 2/3
6. 6.

   Esme's log is 2 1/4 m long. Each stair-edge piece is 3/8 m long. How many pieces can Esme cut?

   6
7. 7.

   Jun's jar holds 1 3/4 cups of raisins. One batch of muffins uses 2/3 cup. How many batches' worth of raisins is that?

   2 5/8
8. 8.

   Kira's roll of paper is 6 m long. Each banner needs 1 1/2 m. How many banners can Kira cut?

   4
9. 9.

   Luz's yarn is 4 m long. Each tassel needs 1 2/3 m. How many tassels' worth of yarn is that?

   2 2/5
10. 10.

    Milo's roll of fabric is 3 m long. One shirt needs 1 1/4 m. How many shirts' worth of fabric is that?

    2 2/5