Word Problems
Stanley ate 13/4 bags of Skittles. How would you write that as a mixed number?
3 1/4 bags of Skittles
How do you convert from a mixed number to an improper fraction?
"Around the world"
Multiply the denominator by the whole number then add the numerator.
How do you convert from an improper fraction to a mixed number?
Divide the numerator by the denominator
Find the sum:
1/3 and 2/3
3/3= 1 whole
Name one ocean
Arctic, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian,
Dwight cut 27/9 feet of ribbon. Write that as a mixed number.
3 feet
Convert 3 7/10 to an improper fraction
37/10
Convert 17/5 to a mixed number
3 2/5
Find the difference:
5/9 and 2/9
3/9
Is Kansas east or west of Colorado?
East
Michael drove 4 4/5 miles to watch a basketball game. Write that as a fraction.
24/5 miles
Convert 4 3/4 to an improper fraction
19/4
Convert 13/3 to a mixed number
4 1/3
Find the sum:
1 2/3 and 2
3 2/3
Who of the following is not an author?
Jane Austen, Charolette Bronte, Thomas Hardy, Stephan King, Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks- he is an actor
After dinner, Toby ate 3 4/15 apples. Write that as a fraction.
49/15
Convert 7 2/3 to an improper fraction
23/3
Convert 13/2 to a mixed number
6 1/2
Find the sum
3 3/4 and 5 1/4
8 4/4= 9
In what state would you find Mount Rushmore?
South Dakota
Together Pam and Angela ran 84/9 miles. Write that as a mixed number.
9 3/9 miles
Convert 9 5/6 to an improper fraction
59/6
Convert 77/9 to a mixed number
8 5/9
Find the difference:
4 1/4 and 3 and 2/4
3/4
What is the capital of Texas?
Austin