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 fractions?

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What does it mean to split something evenly?

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To split something evenly means to divide it into equal parts so that each part is the same size.

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How do you find the amount per person when sharing food?

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To find the amount per person, divide the total amount of food by the number of people sharing it.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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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 over the original denominator.

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If Sam uses 2 1/4 cups of sugar for 9 mugs of brownies, how much sugar is needed for each mug?

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.

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How do you solve a word problem involving division of fractions?

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Identify the total amount, the part size, and use division to find how many parts fit into the total.