Fraction Word Problems

The video tutorial covers module two, lesson two, focusing on dividing fractions. It begins with a review of previous homework, using a Kit Kat bar to illustrate dividing fractions. The teacher analyzes common mistakes in homework problems and explains division and multiplication concepts through practical examples. The lesson emphasizes the importance of understanding fractions in real-world applications and demonstrates using tape diagrams for problem-solving.

If you have 3/4 of a Kit Kat bar and divide it by 2, how many pieces do you get?

• 1/4

• 3/8

• 3/4

• 1/2

What is the result of dividing 2/5 by 5?

• 1/25

• 2/25

• 2/5

• 1/5

How many half miles are there in 12 miles?

• 6

• 24

• 12

• 18

If you have 5 hours, how many quarter hours are there?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25

Molly used 9 cups of flour, which was 3/4 of her total. How much flour did she originally have?

• 9 cups

• 10 cups

• 11 cups

• 12 cups

A construction company needs signs every 1/8 mile on a 4-mile road. How many signs are needed?

• 32

• 24

• 16

• 40

If George has 12 pizzas and each person needs 3/8 of a pizza, how many people can he feed?

• 32

• 40

• 24

• 36

The Lopez family has 6 miles of trail, and each member cleans 3/4 of a mile. How many members are needed?

• 10

• 8

• 12

• 6

Margaux froze 8 cups of strawberries, which was 2/3 of what she picked. How many cups did she pick in total?

• 10

• 12

• 13

• 11

If 5/8 of a number equals 10, what is the total number?

• 12

• 18

• 14

• 16