Dividing Fractions by a Unit Fraction

Solve the following word problem: If you divide 1/3 by 1/6, what is the result?

• 3

• 1/2

• 1

• 2

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

Find the reciprocal of the unit fraction 1/4.

• 5

• 4

• 2

• 3

Explain how division of unit fractions can be applied in a real-life scenario.

• Division of unit fractions is only used in theoretical mathematics

• Division of unit fractions cannot be applied practically

• Division of unit fractions can be applied in real-life scenarios where a whole is divided into equal parts, and we need to find the fraction of one of those parts.

• Division of unit fractions is only applicable in advanced physics

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

What is the relationship between multiplication and division of unit fractions?

• Multiplication and division of unit fractions are equivalent operations.

• Multiplication of unit fractions results in a smaller value than division.

• Multiplication and division of unit fractions are not related.

• Multiplication and division of unit fractions are inverse operations.

If you divide 1/5 by 1/10, what is the quotient?

• 0.5

• 3

• 0.1

• 2

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

Calculate the reciprocal of the unit fraction 1/2.

• 1

• 3

• 2

• 0.5

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Provide an example of a word problem involving division of unit fractions.

• Each friend gets 1/4 of the pizza.

• Each friend gets 1/12 of the pizza.

• Each friend gets 1/6 of the pizza.

• Each friend gets 1/8 of the pizza.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

How can division of unit fractions be used in cooking recipes?

• Division of unit fractions in cooking recipes is a way to measure temperature.

• Division of unit fractions in cooking recipes helps in creating new ingredients.

• Division of unit fractions in cooking recipes allows for easy scaling of ingredient quantities based on serving size.

• Division of unit fractions in cooking recipes is used to determine cooking time.

If you divide 1/6 by 1/2, what is the answer?

• 1/4

• 2/3

• 1/5

• 1/3

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

Describe a situation where understanding unit fraction division is important.

• When dividing a whole into equal parts, such as sharing a pizza among friends or splitting resources equally among a group.

• When solving a crossword puzzle

• When learning to ride a bike

• When baking a cake

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C