Multiply and Divide Fraction Word 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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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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Dividing fractions involves multiplying by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, (a/b) ÷ (c/d) = (a/b) * (d/c).

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How do you find a fraction of a whole number?

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To find a fraction of a whole number, multiply the whole number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator. For example, to find 1/2 of 8, calculate (1*8)/2 = 4.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving fractions?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the relevant fractions.

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How do you solve a word problem that asks for the total amount when given a fraction?

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Multiply the fraction by the total amount to find the part represented by the fraction.

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What operation do you use to find out how many times a fraction fits into a whole?

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You use division to determine how many times a fraction fits into a whole.

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If Aunt Lisa made 1 1/2 cups of strawberry jelly and 4 1/2 times as much grape jelly, how do you calculate the amount of grape jelly?

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Multiply 1 1/2 by 4 1/2 to find the amount of grape jelly.

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What is the total distance Patty wants to run in 5 days if she runs 5/6 of a mile each day?

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Multiply 5/6 by 5 to find the total distance: (5/6) * 5 = 25/6 miles.

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If Pete uses a scoop that holds 1/3 of a cup to fill a 2-cup bowl, how do you find the number of scoops needed?

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Divide the total volume of the bowl (2 cups) by the volume of one scoop (1/3 cup): 2 ÷ (1/3) = 2 * 3/1 = 6 scoops.