Here are some problems that will help you learn more about fractions.  Drawing a picture is always a great strategy when you are learning how to solve a new kind of problem.  If you’re not sure how to write about the numbers that you are thinking, make sure to ask.  It all makes sense once you know how to organize your thinking and take it step by step.  Have fun!

 

Lily made 6 cupcakes. She put sprinkles on 1 of the cupcakes and coconut on the rest. What fraction of the cupcakes had coconut?

10 students went to the library together. 5 of them checked out books. What fraction of the students checked out books?

Juliana, Cameron and Kaylee were playing near the trees at the playground.   2 of them ran away to play tag. What fraction of the children were left playing near the trees?

There are 10 mailboxes on Arjay’s street.  4 of the mailboxes are silver. What fraction of the mailboxes are silver?

Jordan had 12 Skittles.  2 were yellow, 3 were orange, 4 were red, and 3 were purple.  What fraction of his Skittles were yellow?  What fraction of his Skittles were NOT YELLOW?

Hajna bought  a medium pizza.  The medium pizza has 10 slices.  If her dad ate four slices, what fraction of the pizza was left? Can you think of an equivalent fraction that would also represent the answer?