Dividing Fractions Word Problems By Ricky Zhang(Spring Hill)

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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 a common denominator?

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Finding a common denominator means identifying a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions to make them easier to add or subtract.

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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 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 that result over the original denominator.

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in a narrative form, requiring interpretation and problem-solving skills to find the answer.

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How can you represent 'one-third of a ton' in fraction form?

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One-third of a ton can be represented as 1/3 ton.

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If a container holds 8 TVs weighing 1/3 ton, how do you find the weight of each TV?

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Divide the total weight (1/3 ton) by the number of TVs (8): (1/3) ÷ 8 = 1/24 ton per TV.

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What is the total distance of a relay race if each runner runs 1/16 mile and there are 4 runners?

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The total distance is 4 runners × 1/16 mile = 4/16 mile = 1/4 mile.

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How do you split a plate of nachos evenly among 3 people?

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Divide the total amount of nachos (1/2 plate) by the number of people (3): (1/2) ÷ 3 = 1/6 plate per person.