Dividing Fraction Story Problems

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c.

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What does it mean to find the number of servings in a recipe?

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Finding the number of servings means determining how many equal portions can be made from a given quantity of food or drink.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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How do you interpret a word problem involving fractions?

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To interpret a word problem involving fractions, identify the quantities involved, the operations needed (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), and what is being asked.

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What is a serving size?

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A serving size is the amount of food or drink that is considered a single portion, often used for nutritional information.

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How do you find the total number of servings from a total quantity?

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To find the total number of servings, divide the total quantity by the serving size. For example, if you have 10 cups and each serving is 2 cups, you have 10/2 = 5 servings.

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What is the importance of understanding division of fractions in real-life situations?

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Understanding division of fractions helps in solving real-life problems such as cooking, sharing, and measuring, where quantities are often not whole numbers.

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How can you represent 5 1/3 as an improper fraction?

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To convert 5 1/3 to an improper fraction, multiply 5 (whole number) by 3 (denominator) to get 15, then add 1 (numerator) to get 16. So, 5 1/3 = 16/3.