Multiplication and Division of Fraction Word Problem

1. A provincial warehouse allocated 8 tons of rice for emergency distribution. Only 3/4 of the supply was approved for immediate release. How many tons of rice were released?

8 × 3/4

8 = 8/1

8/1 × 3/4 = 24/4

Final Answer: 6 tons

2. A regional office used 5/6 of its emergency fuel reserve. Of that portion, 3/4 was assigned to rescue vehicles. What fraction of the original reserve was used?

5/6 × 3/4

15/24

Simplify:

15/24 = 5/8

Final Answer: 5/8

3. A construction unit prepared 2 1/2 tons of cement mixture. A reinforcement project required 1 3/4 times that amount. How many tons were needed?

2 1/2 × 1 3/4

Convert to improper fractions

5/2 × 7/4 = 35/8

35 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 3

Final Answer: 4 3/8

4. A disaster warehouse has 6 tons of rice. Each evacuation center receives 3/4 ton. How many centers can be supplied?

6 ÷ 3/4

Multiply by reciprocal

6 × 4/3

24/3 = 8

Final Answer: 8

5. A medical unit has 5/6 ton of medicine stock. Each clinic requires 1/3 ton. How many clinics can be supplied?

5/6 ÷ 1/3

Multiply by reciprocal

5/6 × 3/1 = 15/6

15/6 = 2 1/2

Final Answer: 2 1/2

6. A relief team has 4 1/2 tons of food supplies. Each truck carries 1 1/2 tons. How many truckloads can be delivered?

4 1/2 ÷ 1 1/2

9/2 ÷ 3/2

Multiply by reciprocal

9/2 × 2/3 = 18/6

18/6 = 3

Final Answer: 3