Dividing Whole Numbers By Fractions

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What is dividing a whole number by a fraction?

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Dividing a whole number by a fraction involves finding out how many times the fraction fits into the whole number.

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How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

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

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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.

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If you have 4 gallons of oatmeal and each batch of cookies requires 1/6 gallon, how many batches can you make?

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24 batches.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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If Shawn has 2 quarts of ice cream and each serving is 1/8 gallon, how many servings does he have?

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16 servings.

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Yehor has 4 containers of stickers and uses 1/6 container per page. How many pages can he make?

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24 pages.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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Amiyah has 5 cups of batter and uses 1/3 cup per muffin. How many muffins can she make?

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15 muffins.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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Romaire has 8 boxes of crayons and uses 1/2 box per student. How many students can he share with?

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16 students.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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What is a gallon in quarts?

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1 gallon is equal to 4 quarts.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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What is a quart in cups?

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1 quart is equal to 4 cups.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1