Writing Fractions from Word Problems

Writing Fractions from Word Problems

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Mathematics

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how to solve word problems involving fractions by identifying key information and determining what is being described. It covers the roles of numerators and denominators, and provides examples involving students wearing skirts and bags of flour. The tutorial emphasizes careful reading and understanding of the problem to correctly identify the fraction being asked for.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the denominator in a fraction?

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How can you determine the important information needed to solve a word problem involving fractions?

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3 mins • 1 pt

In the example problem about students wearing skirts, how did the teacher determine the numerator for the fraction?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain how the teacher simplified the fraction 10/15 in the context of the problem.

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What steps did the teacher take to solve the problem about how many bags of flour were used?

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