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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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, to divide 1/2 by 1/3, you multiply 1/2 by 3/1.

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width. Area = length × width.

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What does it mean to double the area of a garden?

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Doubling the area means increasing the total area to two times its original size. For example, if the original area is 12 square yards, the new area would be 24 square yards.

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How do you share cookies equally among children?

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To share cookies equally, divide the total number of cookies by the number of children. For example, 10 cookies shared among 3 children means each child gets 10 ÷ 3 = 3 1/3 cookies.

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What is the meaning of 'left to drink' in a word problem?

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'Left to drink' refers to the amount remaining after some has been consumed. For example, if you start with 4/5 liter and drink 7/10 liter, you find out how much is left.

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What is the significance of comparing areas of two gardens?

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Comparing areas helps determine which garden is larger or if they are equal. It involves calculating the area of each garden and comparing the results.

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What is a true statement in a word problem?

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A true statement is one that accurately reflects the information given in the problem. It can be verified by calculations or logical reasoning.

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How do you find the value of N in an inequality?

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To find the value of N in an inequality, isolate N on one side of the inequality and solve for it. For example, in 14 > 14 x N, divide both sides by 14.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.