Question

fraction word problems

1. matthew has 8 pencils. three of them do not have erasers on the end.

what fraction of the pencils do not have erasers on the end?
answer: _______________

Explanation:

Step1: Identify total pencils

Total number of pencils = 8

Step2: Identify target pencils

Pencils without erasers = 3

Step3: Form the fraction

Fraction = $\frac{\text{Number of pencils without erasers}}{\text{Total number of pencils}}$ = $\frac{3}{8}$

Answer:

$\frac{3}{8}$