Dividing Fractions Word Problems

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number. For example, to divide 1/2 by 3, calculate 1/(2*3) = 1/6.

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What does it mean to share equally?

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Sharing equally means dividing something into equal parts so that each person receives the same amount.

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width (Area = Length x Width).

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What is the process to double the area of a shape?

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To double the area of a shape, you can either double one dimension while keeping the other the same, or adjust both dimensions so that the new area is twice the original.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator. For example, 2 1/3 = (2*3 + 1)/3 = 7/3.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be used as a common denominator for two or more fractions.

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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To subtract fractions with different denominators, first find the least common denominator, convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with that denominator, and then subtract the numerators.

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring interpretation and problem-solving.

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How do you find the difference between two distances?

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To find the difference between two distances, subtract the smaller distance from the larger distance.