Interpreting and Solving Word Problems Involving Division of Fractions

This video tutorial covers the division of fractions through word problems. It begins with an introduction to the topic and a review of basic division concepts using apples as an example. The video then addresses common mistakes in solving word problems, emphasizing the importance of understanding the problem rather than relying solely on keywords. It demonstrates how to use number lines to model division problems, providing a visual approach to understanding the concept. Finally, the tutorial applies these concepts to a real-world problem involving string and an art project, illustrating how to divide whole numbers by fractions using a number line.

If you have 6 feet of string and each person needs 1/2 foot, how many people can share the string?

• 3 people

• 6 people

• 9 people

• 12 people

What is the result of dividing 12 by 2?

• 8

• 4

• 10

• 6

Rachel has 4 pizzas and splits each into 1/8. How many slices does she have in total?

• 8 slices

• 16 slices

• 32 slices

• 24 slices

Green Street is 5 miles long with a house every 1/3 mile. How many houses are there?

• 20 houses

• 5 houses

• 15 houses

• 10 houses

How many 1/2 foot pieces can be cut from 6 feet of string?

• 8 pieces

• 12 pieces

• 10 pieces

• 6 pieces