Dividing Whole Numbers by Unit Fractions

Dividing Whole Numbers by Unit Fractions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Education

4th - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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This video tutorial teaches how to divide whole numbers by unit fractions using a number line. It begins with a review of unit fractions and whole numbers, followed by examples of dividing 5 by one-third and 4 by one-half. The tutorial highlights common mistakes and emphasizes the importance of dividing each whole into equal parts as indicated by the fraction's denominator. By the end, viewers will understand how to use a number line to solve division problems involving unit fractions.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main method used in this lesson to divide whole numbers by unit fractions?

Using a calculator

Using a multiplication table

Using a division chart

Using a number line

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unit fraction?

A fraction with a denominator of zero

A fraction with a numerator of one

A fraction with a denominator of one

A fraction with a numerator of zero

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a whole number?

3

1/2

1/3

0.75

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many parts do you get when you divide 5 by 1/3 using a number line?

18

15

12

10

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When dividing by 1/3, how should each whole be divided?

Into halves

Into quarters

Into thirds

Into fifths

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake when dividing by unit fractions?

Using a calculator

Multiplying the whole number by the fraction

Dividing the entire number line into parts

Ignoring the denominator

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example of 4 divided by 1/2, how many new parts are created?

12

6

10

8

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