Dividing Whole Numbers by Non-Unit Fractions

What is the first step in dividing whole numbers using non-unit fractions?

• Divide the whole number by the numerator

• Create a model of the dividend

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator

• Subtract the fraction from the whole number

In the example 6 divided by 3/4, how many groups of 3/4 are in 6?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

When dividing 6 by 3/4, how many rectangles should you create to represent the dividend?

• 3

• 8

• 4

• 6

In the example 2 divided by 2/3, what is the dividend?

• 2

• 2/3

• 1

• 3

How many pieces should each rectangle be divided into when solving 2 divided by 2/3?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 4

In the example 4 divided by 2/5, what is the numerator of the divisor?

• 4

• 2

• 5

• 1

How many groups of 2/5 are in 4?

• 8

• 14

• 10

• 12

When dividing 4 by 2/5, how many pieces should each rectangle be divided into?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

In the final example, how many sub sandwiches are being divided?

• 6

• 7

• 5

• 4

How many friends can enjoy the sub sandwiches if each gets 3/4 of a sandwich?

• 6

• 7

• 9

• 8