Multiply Fractions in Word Problems
Grade 5 - Math - Building Confidence

NameDate
What is 1/3 of 12?
A garden is 12 square meters. 3/4 is planted with beans. How many square meters are beans?
- 13
- 21
- 9
- 6
Which equation represents 2/3 of 21?
- 3 x 21/2
- 21 + 2/3
- 21 - 2/3
- 21 x 2/3
Should 4/5 of 15 be less than 15?
- yes, because the whole is odd
- no, because denominators are ignored
- yes, because the fraction is less than 1
- no, because multiplication always makes numbers larger
30 meters of ribbon are cut so 1/5 is used. How many meters are used?
What is 2/4 of 24?
A garden is 15 square meters. 4/5 is planted with beans. How many square meters are beans?
- 75
- 27
- 12
- 17
Which equation represents 4/5 of 15?
- 15 + 4/5
- 5 x 15/4
- 15 x 4/5
- 15 - 4/5
Should 1/3 of 18 be less than 18?
- yes, because the fraction is less than 1
- yes, because the whole is odd
- no, because denominators are ignored
- no, because multiplication always makes numbers larger
20 meters of ribbon are cut so 2/5 is used. How many meters are used?