Problem Solving
Use the map for 11 and 12.
Use the forward dash to (/) to type the fraction. Write the fraction in its SIMPLEST FORM
12. Use the forward dash to (/) to type the fraction in simplest form.
(Textbook 11)What fraction of the states in the Middle West border states in the Southeast? Is this fraction in simplest form?
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(Textbook 12) What fraction of all the states border the Gulf of Mexico? Write the fraction in simplest form.
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(Textbook 13)What is the simplest form of
(Textbook 14)Twelve out of 14 players were on time for basketball practice. In simplest form, what fraction of the players was on time for practice?
(Textbook 15) What is the simplest form of
(Textbook 16) Fifteen out of 25 students in Ms. Taylor’s class are girls. In simplest form, what fraction of the class is girls?
(Textbook 17) After school, 5 students worked on math homework, 3 students worked on spelling homework, and 4 students played basketball. In simplest form, what fraction of students worked on homework?
(Textbook 18) At the bake sale, Connie bought 4 chocolate chip cookies, Kevin bought 4 brownies, and Luis bought 6 sugar cookies. In simplest form, what fraction represents the number of cookies bought?