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 found by multiplying its length by its width. Area = length × width.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction 'a/b' is 'b/a'. It is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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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 the result over the original denominator.

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What is the area of a rectangle with length 6 feet and width 3/8 foot?

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Area = 6 × 3/8 = 18/8 = 9/4 square feet.

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If a rope is 21 feet long and cut into pieces of 3/8 foot, how do you find the number of pieces?

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Use the expression 21 ÷ 3/8 to find the number of pieces.

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

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3 ÷ 1/3 = 3 × 3/1 = 9.

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How do you find the length of a rectangle if you know the area and width?

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Divide the area by the width. Length = Area ÷ Width.

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What is the area of a tulip garden that is 6 feet long and 6/8 foot wide?

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Area = 6 × 6/8 = 36/8 = 9/2 square feet.