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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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, a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c.

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What does it mean to find the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is the amount of space inside it, calculated by multiplying its length by its width.

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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.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is the meaning of 'sharing equally'?

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Sharing equally means dividing something into equal parts so that each person gets the same amount.

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How do you solve a word problem involving division of fractions?

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Identify the total amount, determine how much each part is, and then divide the total by the amount per part.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem presented in a narrative form, requiring interpretation and problem-solving skills.

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 4 cm and a width of 1 1/4 cm?

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The area is 5 square cm.

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If you have 14 ounces of sprinkles and use 1/4 ounce per cupcake, how many cupcakes can you make?

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You can make 56 cupcakes.