Division Word Problems

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 2/3.

Front

Convert 7/2 into a mixed number.

Back

3 1/2

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How do you simplify the fraction 9/18?

Back

9/18 simplifies to 1/2.

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 14/8.

Front

Identify the mixed number represented by the model: 3 1/4.

Back

The mixed number is 3 1/4.

Front

What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

Back

A proper fraction has a numerator less than the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator greater than or equal to the denominator.

Front

What is the first step in solving a division word problem?

Back

Identify the total quantity and the number of groups.

Front

If you have 12 apples and want to divide them into 4 equal groups, how many apples are in each group?

Back

Each group will have 3 apples.

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

Front

How can you represent the division of 15 by 3 using a word problem?

Back

If you have 15 candies and want to share them equally among 3 friends, how many candies does each friend get?