Sure! Let's create some real-world fraction problems similar to the one you mentioned.
Problem 1: Liam's Candies
Situation: Liam has 8 candies and gives away 1/2 of them.
Question: How many candies does he have left?
Solution:
- Calculate 1/2 of 8:
\[ \frac{1}{2} \times 8 = 4 \] - Subtract the number of candies given away from the total:
\[ 8 - 4 = 4 \] Answer: Liam has 4 candies left.
Problem 2: Emma's Watermelon
Situation: Emma bought a watermelon that weighs 10 pounds. She cuts it into 1/4 pieces and shares 1/4 with her friends.
Question: How much watermelon does Emma have left?
Solution:
- Calculate the weight of 1/4 of the watermelon:
\[ \frac{1}{4} \times 10 = 2.5 \text{ pounds} \] - Subtract the amount shared from the total:
\[ 10 - 2.5 = 7.5 \] Answer: Emma has 7.5 pounds of watermelon left.
Problem 3: Sam's Pizza
Situation: Sam orders a large pizza cut into 8 slices. He eats 3 slices, which is 3/8 of the pizza.
Question: What fraction of the pizza does he have left?
Solution:
- Calculate the number of slices he has left:
\[ 8 - 3 = 5 \] - Find the fraction of the pizza left:
\[ \frac{5}{8} \] Answer: Sam has 5/8 of the pizza left.
Problem 4: Sarah's Books
Situation: Sarah has 12 books. She donates 1/3 of her books to a local library.
Question: How many books does she have left?
Solution:
- Calculate 1/3 of 12:
\[ \frac{1}{3} \times 12 = 4 \] - Subtract the donated books from the total:
\[ 12 - 4 = 8 \] Answer: Sarah has 8 books left.
Problem 5: Max's Juice
Situation: Max has a jug of juice that holds 16 ounces. He drinks 1/2 of it.
Question: How much juice does he have left?
Solution:
- Calculate 1/2 of 16 ounces:
\[ \frac{1}{2} \times 16 = 8 \text{ ounces} \] - Subtract the amount drunk from the total:
\[ 16 - 8 = 8 \] Answer: Max has 8 ounces of juice left.
These problems illustrate the concept of fractions within real-life contexts and require simple arithmetic to solve. Feel free to use them or modify them as needed!