Word Problems Involving Division of Whole Numbers Leading to Fractional Answers

This video tutorial teaches how to solve word problems that result in fractional answers by partitioning wholes. It begins with an introduction to fractions, followed by a chocolate bar problem to illustrate division and identifying unnecessary information. The lesson continues with a rice sack problem, demonstrating how to divide a whole into fractional parts. The tutorial emphasizes understanding division as equal sharing and using visual aids like fraction bars to solve problems.

What is the result when 4 pieces of chocolate are shared equally among 4 people?

• 4 pieces each

• 2 pieces each

• 1 piece each

• 3 pieces each

In the chocolate bar problem, which piece of information is unnecessary?

• The number of friends

• The number of people sharing

• The number of chocolate pieces

• The length of lunch

How many pounds of rice does each classmate receive when 14 pounds are shared equally among 4 classmates?

• 3 pounds

• 2 pounds

• 3.5 pounds

• 4 pounds

What fraction represents the division of 14 pounds of rice among 4 people?

• 14/5

• 14/3

• 14/2

• 14/4

How many pounds are left after each classmate receives 3 pounds of rice?

• 1 pound

• 2 pounds

• 3 pounds

• 4 pounds