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How can I use my knowledge of dividing fractions by whole numbers to solve real life problems?. In this lesson you will learn to solve word problems involving division of fractions by whole numbers by using picture models. 8 _ 2 = ?. 4 sets of two apples in eight….
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How can I use my knowledge of dividing fractions by whole numbers to solve real life problems?
In this lesson you will learn to solve word problems involving division of fractions by whole numbers by using picture models.
8 _ 2 = ? 4 sets of two apples in eight… 4 apples in each of the two groups…
2 _ = 4 1 whole 1 whole _ 2 = 1 whole 1 whole 2 1 3 4 1 2 _ = 2
A common mistake when solving word problems of any kind is to be unclear about what the problem is asking. How should I approach the problem? What is this problem asking? Do I need to add, subtract, multiply, or divide?
Mom had of a candy bar in her purse. Her 3 children wanted to share it equally. How much of a candy bar will each child get? I think they will each get of , which is … They will each get of the candy bar … Who is correct?
Mom had of a candy bar in her purse. Her 3 children wanted to share it equally. How much of a candy bar will each child get? _ 3 = ?
1 2 3 4 5 6 Each child will get of a candy bar. _ 3 = ?
Aydon has of a bag of dog food in the shed. He needs to share it evenly between his 2 dogs. How much dog food will each dog get? _ 2 = ?
6 12 5 1 11 Dog Food 4 2 10 3 3 9 2 4 8 1 5 7 Each dog will get of a bag of dog food. _ 2 = ?
In this lesson you have learned to solve word problems involving division of fractions by whole numbers by using picture models.
Jillian practices her flute for of an hour. She wants to practice 6 songs for equal amounts of time. How much of an hour will she spend practicing each song?
start finish 0 1 hour _ 6 =
Create your own story problem to go with this equation: _ 6 = ? • Now solve the equation:
Determine what the word problem below is asking. Solve the problem. • MacKenzie and her brother have of a pan of brownies to share. If they divide them equally between them, how much of the pan of brownies will they each get? • Does your answer make sense? Check your work using a different strategy. Did you get the same answer?
Granny has of a pitcher of lemonade. She wants to divide the lemonade equally between her 2 grandkids. How much of the pitcher will each child get? • Gramps has of a jar gumballs. He wants to give each of his 2 grandkids the same amount of gumballs. How much of the jar will each child get?