Fraction Fun

Directions
Use the matrix to determine what fraction of the towns are experiencing each noise problem. Express the fractions by placing the total number of cities in the denominator and the number of cities experiencing the specific problem in the numerator.

Example: 3 out of the 5 neighborhoods heard dogs barking in the day. The fraction is 3/5.

Matrix

	Dogs Barking in the DAY	Dogs Barking in the NIGHT	Prowler	Factory	Garbage Truck
Midnight Growl	X		X
Cochlea Cascade		X		X
Sleepless Subdivision	X				X
Sound Seaside			X
Hollow Sound	X	X		X

Fill in the Blanks
_____ of the 5 neighborhoods heard dogs barking at night. The fraction is ______
_____ of the 5 neighborhoods heard a prowler. The fraction is ______
_____ of the 5 neighborhoods heard a garbage truck. The fraction is ______
_____ of the 5 neighborhoods heard factory sounds. The fraction is ______

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Answer Key

2 of the 5 neighborhoods heard dogs barking at night. The fraction is 2/5

2 of the 5 neighborhoods heard a prowler. The fraction is 2/5

1 of the 5 neighborhoods heard a garbage truck. The fraction is 1/5

2 of the 5 neighborhoods heard factory sounds. The fraction is 2/5