Multiplication and Division using Fractions
Practice
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Let's do some division problems, using fractions!

Directions:  Solve each problem below on a separate piece of paper, then check your answer on the "Check your answer here" drop down arrow.  If you need more help or explanation with the problem, click on the "Need Help? Click here" link.

#1: A farmer needs to buy fence posts for a new fence he is building.  The total length of the fence is  50½ feet.  He wants fence posts every 2¼ feet.  If he buys 25 posts, will he have enough?              

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#2: Jay has  8¼ cups of milk.  If it takes ¾ cup of milk for each milkshake, how many milkshakes can he make?             

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#3: I have 25 ¾ yards of material.  I would like to make headbands for my class.  If each headband takes ⅞ yard of material, how many can I make?              

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#4:     If the area of a square is 20 square feet and its length  is 12½ feet, what is its width?   

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