Grade 6 Mathematics | Independent Practice
1. 12 / 14 =
2. 34 / 12 =
3. 23 / 16 =
4. 58 / 34 =
5. 45 / 23 =
6. 78 / 14 =
7. 112 / 14 =
8. 213 / 23 =
9. 334 / 112 =
10. 56 / 212 =
11. Sarah has 3/4 of a gallon of paint. Each craft project uses 1/8 of a gallon. How many craft projects can she complete?
Equation: _________________________________
Answer: Sarah can complete _____________ craft projects.
12. A recipe calls for 2/3 cup of sugar. If you only have a 1/6 cup measuring scoop, how many scoops do you need?
Equation: _________________________________
Answer: You need _____________ scoops.
13. A ribbon is 2 1/4 feet long. If each bow requires 3/8 foot of ribbon, how many bows can be made?
Equation: _________________________________
Answer: _____________ bows can be made.
14. Marcus ran 5/6 of a mile. His sister ran 1/3 of a mile. How many times farther did Marcus run than his sister?
Equation: _________________________________
Answer: Marcus ran _____________ times farther.
15. A water bottle holds 3/4 liter. A water cooler holds 4 1/2 liters. How many water bottles can be filled from the cooler?
Equation: _________________________________
Answer: _____________ water bottles can be filled.
16. When you divide a fraction by a fraction that is less than 1, will the answer be greater than or less than the original fraction? Explain your reasoning.
17. Create your own word problem that requires dividing 1 1/2 by 1/4. Then solve it.