Dividing Fractions Word Problems Quiz with Explanations

Question 1

Compute: $\frac{5}{6} \div 2$

Accepted Answer

$\frac{5}{12}$

Answer

$\frac{10}{6}$

Answer

$\frac{5}{3}$

Answer

$\frac{6}{10}$

Question 2

Word problem: A board is $6\frac{2}{3}$ feet long. Each piece is $\frac{5}{6}$ foot long. How many pieces can you cut (ignoring waste)?

Accepted Answer

$8$ pieces

Answer

$\frac{10}{9}$ pieces

Answer

$\frac{50}{18}$ pieces

Answer

$7\frac{1}{2}$ pieces

Question 3

Harder multi-step word problem: A trail is $\frac{5}{6}$ mile long. A hiker walks $\frac{1}{8}$ mile every $\frac{1}{12}$ hour. At that rate, how many hours will it take to finish the trail?

Accepted Answer

$5$ hours

Answer

$\frac{9}{5}$ hours

Answer

$\frac{5}{9}$ hour

Answer

$\frac{20}{3}$ hours

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