Some multiplication of fractions word problems to solve:

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1. A block is 1/4 of a mile. John walked 2/3 of a block. How many miles did he walk?

2. A block is 1/4 of a  mile. Sandy walked 8/3 of a block. How many miles did she walk?

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3. It takes 3/2 cups of flour to make a batch of pancakes. How much flour does it take to make 5/2 batches of pancakes? (How many cups?)

4. There was 3/4 of a pizza left over from the party. John at 2/5 of the left over pizza. How much pizza did he eat?

5. Alex has 3/8 lbs of candy. Mary has 1/4 as much candy as Alex. How much candy does Mary have? (how many lbs?)

6. Kyle biked 9/4 miles. Sarah biked 3/5 as far as Kyle. How far did Sarah bike? (how many miles?)