Splitting Fudge (Dividing a unit fraction by a whole number using the relationship between multiplication and division)

The video tutorial explains how Luca and his friends share a 1/4 pound fudge equally. It introduces division as the operation needed to solve the problem, converting whole numbers to fractions, and applying the change flip rule to transform division into multiplication. The tutorial demonstrates calculating the result and verifying the solution by reversing the operation. The lesson concludes with a summary of the key concepts learned.

How much fudge did Luca purchase at the fair?

What operation do we perform to split the fudge evenly?

How many people will share the fudge?

How do we express the number 5 as a fraction?

What is the reciprocal of 5 over 1?

What is the final answer for how much fudge each person gets?

How do we verify that our answer is correct?