Khan Academy: Adding Fractions Word Problem: Paint

Word problems are a great way to help learners visualize and understand why fractions are so important. Sal determines what fraction of 3/4 cup of oats he will need if he is making 1/2 a recipe. He uses drawings to demonstrate why one...

Video explains how to solve a word problem about paint by adding mixed numbers with unlike denominators. [5:46]

Sal solves a word problem by adding mixed numbers with unlike denominators. [5:46]

Practice solving word problems by dividing fractions by fractions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Sal solves a word problem by multiplying 2 fractions.

Sal solves a word problem by multiplying 2 fractions.

Sal solves a word problem by multiplying a fraction by a mixed number.

Sal solves a word problem by subtracting mixed numbers with unlike denominators.

Solve and interpret fraction multiplication word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.

Models how to solve a word problem involving the multiplication of a fraction by a mixed number. [3:50]