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Unit Fractions Word Problems

A unit fraction names one equal part of a whole. Read each problem carefully. For drawing questions, divide the whole into equal parts and shade the part described.

Recognizing Unit Fractions

1.Which of these fractions are unit fractions? Select every correct choice.

2.A sandwich is cut into 4 equal pieces. Jayden eats 1 piece. What fraction of the sandwich does she eat?

3.A granola bar is split into 7 equal pieces. Camila eats 1 piece. What fraction of the bar did he eat?

4.Draw a bar divided into 6 equal pieces. Shade 1 piece to show the amount Sofia ate.

Fractions in Everyday Situations

5.A strip of paper is cut into 5 equal lengths. Eli uses 1 length for a craft. What fraction of the strip does he use? Draw a bar and shade the part he used.

6.A loaf has 8 equal slices. Zoe takes 1 slice for lunch. What fraction of the loaf does she take?

7.A round pie is divided into 3 equal pieces. Elijah eats 1 piece. Draw the pie and shade the piece he ate. Then write the fraction.

Make and Explain

8.Write a short word problem about 1 equal part of a whole divided into 4 equal parts. Include the fraction that represents the part, and draw a model.

9.In your own words, explain what makes a fraction a unit fraction. Give one example.