fraction word problem

Question

at a bake sale, aunt serena bought ³/⁴ of a pan of brownies that is already ¹/² full. what fraction of the whole pan does serena purchase?

Answer 1

Sounds like she purchased 3/4th of a 1/2 full pan. That's 3/4th of 1/2 which is multiplication of two proper fractions. 3/4 x 1/2.

Remember to multiply the tops (numerators) and bottoms (denominators).

See if the result can be reduced to lowest terms by finding a common factor. (May not be one here!)

Answer 2

Hi Michele,

To go about solving this fraction word problem, begin by asking yourself the question: "What is 3/4 of 1/2?"

To answer that question, multiply the two fractions together: 3/4 x 1/2. You will then get your solution in the form of a fraction, at which time you may then convert it into a decimal if you choose or if the fraction word problem above requires you to do so per the underlying math assignment's requirements thereof.