Dividing Fraction Story Problems

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

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

Front

How do you divide fractions?

Back

To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c.

Front

What does it mean to find how many times one fraction fits into another?

Back

It means to determine how many equal parts of the second fraction can be made from the first fraction.

Front

If Alicia has 4/5 yard of ribbon and it takes 2/7 yard to make a bow, how many bows can she make?

Back

Alicia can make 2 4/5 bows.

Front

What is the serving size if there are 8 servings left in a jar that is 5/6 full?

Back

The serving size is 5/48 of a jar.

Front

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

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

Front

If Camilo has 8/9 feet of rope and it takes 1/6 feet to make a knot, how many knots can he make?

Back

Camilo can make 5 1/3 knots.

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What is the total number of people Aubrey can serve if she has 3 1/4 cakes and each person receives 1/9 of a cake?

Back

Aubrey can serve 29 1/4 people.

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How many servings does Ben have if he has 4 1/2 cups of peanut butter fudge and one serving is 3/4 cup?

Back

Ben has 6 servings of peanut butter fudge.

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction a/b is b/a.