Bellwork 12/16

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What is the process to find out how many friends can receive 1/3 gallon of lemonade if Maria has 12 gallons?

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To find out how many friends can receive 1/3 gallon of lemonade, divide the total gallons (12) by the amount each friend receives (1/3). This is equivalent to multiplying 12 by the reciprocal of 1/3, which is 3. So, 12 * 3 = 36 friends.

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How do you calculate the total number of club projects Andy can make with 16 meters of boards if each project requires 1/4 meter?

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To calculate the total number of projects, divide the total length of boards (16 meters) by the length required for each project (1/4 meter). This is equivalent to multiplying 16 by the reciprocal of 1/4, which is 4. So, 16 * 4 = 64 projects.

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What does the expression 4 divided by 1/3 represent in terms of a model?

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The expression 4 divided by 1/3 represents how many 1/3 units fit into 4 units. It can be visualized as taking 4 whole units and dividing them into smaller parts of 1/3.

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How can you determine the number of 1/3 cup containers that can be filled with 24 cups of pineapple?

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To determine the number of containers, divide the total cups of pineapple (24) by the size of each container (1/3 cup). This is equivalent to multiplying 24 by the reciprocal of 1/3, which is 3. So, 24 * 3 = 72 containers.

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What is the least number of rolls Jack needs to make to roll a tire 6 feet if he rolls it 1/3 foot each time?

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To find the least number of rolls, divide the total distance (6 feet) by the distance rolled each time (1/3 foot). This is equivalent to multiplying 6 by the reciprocal of 1/3, which is 3. So, 6 * 3 = 18 rolls.

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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. For example, the reciprocal of 1/3 is 3/1.

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How do you convert a division problem involving fractions into a multiplication problem?

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To convert a division problem involving fractions into a multiplication problem, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor. For example, instead of dividing by 1/3, you multiply by 3.

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What is the importance of understanding fractions in real-life situations?

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Understanding fractions is important in real-life situations such as cooking, measuring, and dividing resources, as it helps in making accurate calculations.

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How can you visualize the division of a whole number by a fraction?

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You can visualize the division of a whole number by a fraction by using models such as number lines or pie charts, showing how many parts of the fraction fit into the whole.

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What is a common mistake when dividing by fractions?

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A common mistake when dividing by fractions is forgetting to multiply by the reciprocal, which can lead to incorrect answers.