Fractions of a Whole
Two-Step Word Problems
Whole Numbers as Fractions
Measure to the Nearest ¼ Inch
100

What is ½ of a pizza with 8 slices?

4 slices

100

I have 5 pencils. I buy 3 more, then give 2 away. How many do I have?

6 pencils

100

Write 1 as a fraction with 4 equal parts.

4/4 [four-fourths]

100

Measure this line to the nearest ¼ inch: (Example line: 2¼ inches)

2¼ inches

200

What fraction of a shape is shaded if 3 out of 4 parts are shaded?

3/4 [three-fourths]

200

You have 10 marbles, lose 3, then find 5. How many now?

12 marbles

200

Write the whole number 2 as a fraction with denominator 3.

6/3 [six-thirds]

200

If a pencil is 5¾ inches, what is the nearest ¼ inch?

5¾ inches

300

A rectangle is cut into 6 equal parts. What fraction is 1 part?

1/6 [one-sixth]

300

Emma had 12 stickers, gave 4 away and then bought 7 more. How many now?

15 stickers

300

What does 4/4 mean in fraction form?

1 whole

300

Which is longer: 3¼ in or 3½ in?

3½ inches

400

You ate 2 out of 8 apple slices. What fraction is left?

6/8 [six-eights]
or
3/4 [three-fourths]

400

A box holds 6 toys. How many toys in 3 boxes? Then add 5 more.

23 toys

400

Write the whole number 3 as a fraction with denominator 1.

3/1 [three wholes]

400

What comes between 4½ inches and 5 inches?

4¾ inches

500

A circle is divided into 10 parts. You shade 7. What fraction is shaded?

7/10 [seven-tenths]

500

A classroom has 24 chairs. 8 are taken away, and then 3 more are added. How many now?

19 chairs

500

How can you show the number 5 as a fraction using the number 5 as the denominator?

25/5 [twenty-five-fifths]

500

A paper strip is 6⅛ inches long. Round to the nearest ¼ inch.

6¼ inches

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