Dividing Fractions + Word Problems

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What is the result of ½ ÷ ¾?

Back

2/3

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If Seane buys a 30 lb bag of dog food and each dog eats 2/5 lb, how many dogs does he have?

Back

75 dogs

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Lana used 1 ½ gallons to paint ¾ of a room. How much paint is needed for the whole room?

Back

2 gallons

Front

A tornado traveled 100 miles in 2 ½ hours. How many miles per hour did it travel?

Back

40 miles per hour

Front

What is the result of 2 ÷ ¼?

Back

8

Front

What does it mean to divide fractions?

Back

Dividing fractions involves multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor.

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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 over the original denominator.

Front

What is a word problem in mathematics?

Back

A word problem is a mathematical problem expressed in words, requiring interpretation to solve.

Front

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

Back

Identify the quantities involved and determine if you need to divide or multiply.