Dividing Mixed Numbers by Fractions Using Models

This video tutorial teaches how to divide mixed numbers by fractions using models. It begins with an introduction to dividing whole numbers by fractions, explaining the concept with models. The tutorial then progresses to dividing mixed numbers by fractions, using a practical example of dividing hamburger meat into portions. Finally, it applies the concept to a real-world problem involving plant growth, demonstrating how to calculate the number of weeks needed for a plant to grow a certain height. The lesson emphasizes understanding through visual models and practical applications.

What is the process to divide mixed numbers by fractions using models?

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How many hamburgers can be made from 2 1/2 pounds of meat if each hamburger weighs 1/4 pound?

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How many groups of 1/4 are in 2 1/2?

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Explain how to represent 2 1/2 using rectangles.

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What is the significance of shading in the models used for division?

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What does it mean to divide a whole into fourths?

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Describe the steps to find out how many groups of 1/2 fit into 1 3/4.

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