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Fraction Word Problems Smart Worksheet — 4th Grade Math (Scaffolded with Answer Key)

Smart Worksheet
Grade 4
English

Fraction Word Problems Smart Worksheet — 4th Grade Math (Scaffolded with Answer Key)

Name: __________________________ Date: __________________________

Fraction Word Problems: Realistic Scenarios

Directions: Read each word problem carefully. For problems 1–4, follow the labeled steps to help you find the solution. For problems 5–6, you can use any steps that help you!


Problem 1: The Pizza Sleepover

Leo and his friends had a pizza sleepover! They ate

of a pepperoni pizza and

of a cheese pizza. How much total pizza did they eat?
Step 1: What do I know?
  • I know that _________________________________________________________________.
  • The question asks ____________________________________________________________.
Step 2: Show it
[ Draw a picture, number line, or bar model here ]
Step 3: Solve it First I _____________________________________, then I _____________________________________.
Step 4: Answer it

of the pizzas were eaten.


Problem 2: Ribbon for a Project

Sarah has a piece of blue ribbon that is

of a yard long. She uses

of a yard for her art project. How much ribbon does she have left?
Step 1: What do I know?
  • I know that _________________________________________________________________.
  • The question asks ____________________________________________________________.
Step 2: Show it
[ Draw a picture, number line, or bar model here ]
Step 3: Solve it First I _____________________________________, then I _____________________________________.
Step 4: Answer it

of the ribbon was left over.


Problem 3: The Relay Race

In a school relay race, Maya ran

of the track and Sam ran

of the track. What fraction of the track did they run altogether?
Step 1: What do I know?
  • I know that _________________________________________________________________.
  • The question asks ____________________________________________________________.
Step 2: Show it
[ Draw a picture, number line, or bar model here ]
Step 3: Solve it First I _____________________________________, then I _____________________________________.
Step 4: Answer it

of the track was run.


Problem 4: A Colorful Garden

Mr. Green has two garden beds. Bed A is

covered in flowers. Bed B is

covered in flowers. Which garden bed has a larger fraction covered in flowers?
Step 1: What do I know?
  • I know that _________________________________________________________________.
  • The question asks ____________________________________________________________.
Step 2: Show it
[ Compare the fractions using a model here ]
Step 3: Solve it First I _____________________________________, then I _____________________________________.
Step 4: Answer it Garden Bed _________ had more of the flowers.


Problem 5: Sharing Brownies

Maya baked a pan of brownies. Her friends ate

of the pan in the morning and

of the pan in the afternoon. What fraction of the brownies are left in the pan?
Use any steps that help you.


Problem 6: Reading Goal

Kevin wants to read a whole book this week. He read

of the book on Monday and

on Tuesday. How much more of the book does he need to read to reach his goal of finishing the whole book?
Use any steps that help you.