Computing Quotients of Fractions: Solving Real World Word Problems

This video tutorial teaches how to compute quotients of fractions through real-world word problems. It begins by explaining key terms like dividend, divisor, and quotient. The tutorial then presents two word problems: one involving shipping peanuts and another about making pancakes. Each problem is solved using models to illustrate the division of fractions. By the end, viewers learn to compute quotients of fractions in practical scenarios.

What is the term used for the number that is being divided in a division problem?

• Remainder

• Dividend

• Quotient

• Divisor

In Sylvia's problem, how many boxes can she fill 3/4 of the way with the peanuts she has?

• 2 and 1/2 boxes

• 3 boxes

• 5 boxes

• 4 and 1/3 boxes

What is the divisor in Sylvia's word problem?

• 4 boxes

• 1/4 of a box

• 3/4 of a box

• 3 and 1/4 boxes

How much of a batch of pancakes can Catherine make with the milk she has?

• 3/4 of a batch

• 2/3 of a batch

• 1/3 of a batch

• 1/2 of a batch

In Catherine's problem, what fraction of a cup of milk does she need for the recipe?

• 1/4 cup

• 1 cup

• 3/4 cup

• 1/2 cup