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, a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c.

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What does it mean to split something equally?

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To split something equally means to divide it into equal parts so that each part is the same size.

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If you have 1/2 pound of an ingredient and want to share it equally between 2 dishes, how much does each dish get?

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Each dish gets 1/4 pound of the ingredient.

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How many 1/4 cups are in 5 cups?

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There are 20 (5 ÷ 1/4 = 20) 1/4 cups in 5 cups.

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What is the result of dividing 1/2 by 3?

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The result is 1/6 (1/2 ÷ 3 = 1/2 × 1/3 = 1/6).

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If you have 2 balls of yarn and use 1/3 of a ball for each hat, how many hats can you make?

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You can make 6 hats (2 ÷ 1/3 = 2 × 3/1 = 6).

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What is the total distance if each person runs 1/2 mile in a 2-mile relay race?

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There are 4 people on each team (2 ÷ 1/2 = 4).

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario that requires interpretation and problem-solving.

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How do you find the amount of an ingredient per serving?

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To find the amount of an ingredient per serving, divide the total amount of the ingredient by the number of servings.