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Fraction division word problems: fraction by a fraction

Grade 6 math · Fieldbook Learning

Name ______________________ Date __________

Divide the total by the size of one piece. Write a whole number or a fraction in lowest terms.

  1. A ribbon is 2/3 m long. It is cut into pieces 1/2 m long. How many pieces are there?
  2. A ribbon is 3/5 m long. It is cut into pieces 1/2 m long. How many pieces are there?
  3. You have 1/2 kg of flour. Each batch of muffins uses 1/2 kg. How many batches can you make?
  4. A ribbon is 2/3 m long. It is cut into pieces 1/3 m long. How many pieces are there?
  5. A ribbon is 3/5 m long. It is cut into pieces 1/3 m long. How many pieces are there?
  6. A path is 1/2 km long. A runner covers 1/3 km each lap. How many laps is the path?
  7. A path is 4/5 km long. A runner covers 3/5 km each lap. How many laps is the path?
  8. You have 3/4 kg of flour. Each batch of muffins uses 1/2 kg. How many batches can you make?
  9. A tank holds 1/2 L of juice. Each glass holds 1/2 L. How many glasses can be filled?
  10. A ribbon is 1/2 m long. It is cut into pieces 1/2 m long. How many pieces are there?
  11. A path is 2/5 km long. A runner covers 1/4 km each lap. How many laps is the path?
  12. A ribbon is 1/2 m long. It is cut into pieces 1/5 m long. How many pieces are there?
  13. You have 1/2 kg of flour. Each batch of muffins uses 1/5 kg. How many batches can you make?
  14. You have 1/2 kg of flour. Each batch of muffins uses 1/3 kg. How many batches can you make?
  15. A ribbon is 1/4 m long. It is cut into pieces 1/5 m long. How many pieces are there?
  16. A path is 5/6 km long. A runner covers 4/5 km each lap. How many laps is the path?
  17. A ribbon is 2/3 m long. It is cut into pieces 2/5 m long. How many pieces are there?
  18. A tank holds 3/8 L of juice. Each glass holds 1/6 L. How many glasses can be filled?
  19. A path is 7/8 km long. A runner covers 3/5 km each lap. How many laps is the path?
  20. A ribbon is 3/4 m long. It is cut into pieces 1/3 m long. How many pieces are there?
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Answer key: Fraction division word problems: fraction by a fraction

  1. 4/3
  2. 6/5
  3. 1
  4. 2
  5. 9/5
  6. 3/2
  7. 4/3
  8. 3/2
  9. 1
  10. 1
  11. 8/5
  12. 5/2
  13. 5/2
  14. 3/2
  15. 5/4
  16. 25/24
  17. 5/3
  18. 9/4
  19. 35/24
  20. 9/4