Lesson 10.5: Problem Solving Fraction Division

Lesson 10.5

Problem Solving Fraction Division

​Word Problems: Division as Fraction

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A mechanic buys $$1$$ gallon of oil. She uses $$\frac{1}{6}$$ of the oil and then equally divides the rest into $$4$$ smaller bottles. How much does the mechanic put into each bottle?





In the word problem above, what is the "each"?​ ​

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Math Response

A mechanic buys $$1$$ gallon of oil. She uses $$\frac{1}{6}$$ of the oil and then equally divides the rest into $$4$$ smaller bottles. How much does the mechanic put into each bottle?

In the word problem above, how much oil is there?

Type answer here

Correct Answer: \frac{5}{6}

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Multiple Choice

A mechanic buys $$1$$ gallon of oil. She uses $$\frac{1}{6}$$ of the oil and then equally divides the rest into $$4$$ smaller bottles. How much does the mechanic put into each bottle?

In the word problem above, which equation can be used to find the answer?

• $$1\div\frac{1}{6}=$$

• $$4\div\frac{1}{6}=$$

• $$4\div\frac{5}{6}=$$

• $$\frac{5}{6}\div4=$$

• $$\frac{1}{6}\div4=$$

Math Response

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A mechanic buys $$1$$ gallon of oil. She uses $$\frac{1}{6}$$ of the oil and then equally divides the rest into $$4$$ smaller bottles. How much does the mechanic put into each bottle?

Type answer here

Correct Answer: \frac{5}{24}

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