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Fraction Word Problems

Fraction word problems describe real situations involving parts of a whole. Find the fraction in the problem, then calculate the amount by multiplying or dividing.

๐Ÿ’ก Fun fact

If you eat 2/5 of a 20-piece bar of chocolate, you eat 8 pieces.

All about Fraction Word Problems

Fraction word problems describe real situations involving parts of a whole. First find the fraction in the problem, then calculate the amount by multiplying or dividing. Drawing a quick sketch can help you see the parts clearly.

If you eat two fifths of a bar of 20 pieces, you eat 8 pieces. Working out the fraction of the total is the key step in solving problems like this.

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