Flashcard - Dividing whole numbers and fractions 5th gr

Front

What is the result of dividing a whole number by a fraction?

Back

To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

Front

How many buckets can Coach Peters fill with 12 gallons of water if each bucket needs ⅓ gallon?

Back

36 buckets

Front

If one-half of a cantaloupe is shared among 3 people, how much does each person get?

Back

Each person gets 1/6 of the cantaloupe.

Front

What is the weight of each jar if Mr. Turner divides 1/5 pound of cornflakes into two equal jars?

Back

Each jar weighs 1/10 pound.

Front

How many stops does Mrs. Hetler's group make if they stop every ½ mile on a 3-mile trip?

Back

They make 6 stops.

Front

If an artist draws 1/7 of a picture every hour, how long will it take to paint 8 pictures?

Back

It will take 56 hours.

Front

What is the reciprocal of ⅓?

Back

The reciprocal of ⅓ is 3.

Front

How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator.

Front

What is the process to find a fraction of a whole number?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and then divide by the denominator.

Front

If you have 4 gallons of water and each person needs ⅓ gallon, how many people can be served?

Back

12 people can be served.