Multiply and Divide Fraction 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 multiply fractions?

Back

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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How do you divide fractions?

Back

To divide fractions, multiply 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 share equally?

Back

Sharing equally means dividing something into equal parts so that each person gets the same amount.

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If 1/2 of a cake remains and 4 people share it, how much does each person get?

Back

Each person gets 1/8 of the cake.

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What operation do you use to find out how many scoops are needed to fill a bowl?

Back

You use division to find out how many scoops are needed.

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How much ice cream is left in 2 gallon containers that are 2/3 full?

Back

There is 1 1/3 gallons of ice cream left.

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If Tana made 3 sandwiches and cut each into fourths, how many pieces does she have?

Back

Tana has 12 pieces of 1/4 sandwich.

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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 much grape jelly did she make?

Back

Aunt Lisa made 6 3/4 cups of grape jelly.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction 'a/b' is 'b/a', which is used in division.