Divide fraction word problems

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

Back

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

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What does it mean to divide a whole number by a fraction?

Back

Dividing a whole number by a fraction is the same as multiplying the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

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

Front

How can you visualize dividing fractions?

Back

You can visualize dividing fractions using models like pie charts or number lines.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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If Molly has 3 pounds of blueberries and freezes them into 1/2 pound portions, how many portions does she make?

Back

6 portions.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

Front

If George has 1/2 gallon of paint and needs to paint 8 chairs, how much paint does he use per chair?

Back

1/16 gallon per chair.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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Molly has 10 feet of ribbon and uses 1/5 foot for each ornament. How many ornaments can she make?

Back

50 ornaments.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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A teacher has 8 pizzas and wants to give each student 4/5 of a pizza. How many students can eat?

Back

10 students.

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If there are 9 people at a party and only 4/6 of a pizza is left, how much pizza does each person get?

Back

2/27 of a pizza.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1