Dividing Fractions word problems

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 a fraction by a whole number?

Back

To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number. For example, 1/2 ÷ 3 = 1/(2*3) = 1/6.

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What does it mean to divide a fraction by another fraction?

Back

To divide a fraction by another fraction, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, 1/2 ÷ 1/3 = 1/2 * 3/1 = 3/2.

Front

If a relay race is 1/4 mile long and has 4 members, how far does each member run?

Back

Each member runs 1/16 of a mile.

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Dakota has 1/3 of a pack of paper for 6 students. How much does each student get?

Back

Each student receives 1/18 of a pack.

Front

What is the area of a closet floor if it is 12 sq feet and each tile is 1/3 sq foot?

Back

Ethan needs 36 tiles.

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If Syler has 2 gallons of milk and pours 1/8 gallon for each person, how many people are served?

Back

16 people are served.

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Trysten's mom used 11 lbs of apples for applesauce. If each serving is 1/10 of a pound, how many servings are made?

Back

110 servings are made.

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction 'a/b' is 'b/a'. For example, the reciprocal of 1/2 is 2/1.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

Back

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 0.25.