If 3/5 of a group of 50 students are girls and 2/5 of First, find the number of girls: 3/5 × 50 = 30.
Break down the problem into smaller parts by calculating the
Q041 4 Fractions those girls participate in a dance competition, how 12 girls Then, find how many girls participate: 2/5 × 30 Hard Analysis
girls first, then the participants.
many girls are in the competition? = 12.
Convert both fractions to a common
Compare: Is 7/12 + 5/8 greater or smaller than 1? denominator: 7/12 = 14/24, 5/8 = 15/24. Add: Convert both fractions to a common denominator before
Q042 4 Fractions Smaller Hard Evaluation
Explain your answer. 14/24 + 15/24 = 29/24, which is greater than 1, adding, then compare the result to 1.
but less than 1 when compared to 1 = 24/24.
Multiply the total length by the fraction cut off:
You have a rope that is 7/8 meters long. You cut off 1/3 1/3 × 7/8 = 7/24. Subtract the cut part from the
Q043 4 Fractions 7/12 Hard Analysis Find a common denominator before subtracting the fractions.
of the rope. How much rope is left? original length: 7/8 - 7/24 = 21/24 - 7/24 =
14/24 = 7/12.
Multiply the amount used by the fraction full:
A tank is 5/7 full. After using 1/4 of the water in the 1/4 × 5/7 = 5/28. Subtract this from the original
Q044 4 Fractions 15/28 or 5/14 Hard Analysis Use a common denominator to subtract the fractions.
tank, how much of the tank is still full? amount: 5/7 - 5/28 = 20/28 - 5/28 = 15/28 =
5/14.
Sample: "A baker has 2/3 of a cake left. If each
Create a fraction word problem that involves division of Think of everyday activities that involve dividing something
Q045 4 Fractions N/A person eats 1/6 of the cake, how many people Hard Creation
fractions. into parts (e.g., cake, pizza, etc.).
can be served?" Solution: 2/3 ÷ 1/6 = 4 people.
Convert to a common denominator: 1/2 = 3/6,
Use equivalent fractions to evaluate the claim and compare to
Q046 4 Fractions Evaluate the claim: Is 1/2 + 2/3 greater than 1? Explain. Yes 2/3 = 4/6. Add: 3/6 + 4/6 = 7/6, which is Hard Evaluation
1.
greater than 1.
Three friends share 4/5 of a pizza equally. How much Divide the fraction of pizza by 3: 4/5 ÷ 3 = 4/5 × Think of dividing the total pizza among 3 friends equally using
Q047 4 Fractions 4/15 Hard Analysis
pizza does each friend get? 1/3 = 4/15. fractions.
Sample: "Measure the length of your desk
Design a project where students measure items in the Use rulers or measuring tools with fractional increments for
Q048 4 Fractions N/A using a ruler marked in fractions of inches or Hard Creation
classroom using fractions. real-world applications.
centimeters. Record the lengths as fractions."
Multiply the remaining cake by the fraction
After eating 3/8 of a cake, there are 5/8 left. You decide
eaten: 1/4 × 5/8 = 5/32. Subtract from the Use a common denominator and visualize the fraction of the
Q049 4 Fractions to eat another 1/4 of the remaining cake. How much 7/16 Hard Evaluation
remaining cake: 5/8 - 5/32 = 20/32 - 5/32 = remaining cake to subtract.
cake will be left after this?
15/32 = 7/16.
If 3/4 of a classroom is covered by carpet and 2/3 of the Multiply the fractions: 2/3 × 3/4 = 6/12 = 1/2.
Think of the worn-out part as a fraction of the already
Q050 4 Fractions carpet area is worn out, how much of the classroom is 1/4 Subtract the worn-out part from the whole: 3/4 Hard Analysis
carpeted area, then subtract it from the total carpeted area.
still covered by unworn carpet? - 1/2 = 1/4.