Dividing Unit Fractions by Whole Numbers: Drawing Pictures to Solve Problems

The video tutorial explains how to divide unit fractions by whole numbers using visual illustrations. It starts with dividing whole numbers by unit fractions, using an example of apples. Then, it shifts to dividing fractions by whole numbers, illustrated with a water jug. Further examples include dividing a box of popcorn and a bag of candy among people, demonstrating how to visualize and solve these problems. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the relationship between parts and wholes in division.

How do you determine how much popcorn each team member gets if a two-person team shares a one-third pound box?

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What fraction of a bag of candy can Miss King give to each child if she has 1/5 of a bag and three kids come to her house?

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Explain how to divide unit fractions by whole numbers using a visual representation.

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