Dividing Fractions in Real-Life Scenarios

This video tutorial focuses on solving fraction word problems, emphasizing the importance of identifying key multiplication and division keywords. It provides techniques for simplifying fractions and solving word problems, including a detailed example of a complex problem. The tutorial concludes with instructions for practice problems and further learning.

What does the keyword 'each' usually indicate in a word problem?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

If you are given a problem with 'each' but a factor is missing, what operation should you perform?

• Add

• Divide

• Multiply

• Subtract

What is the first step in simplifying the fraction 9/4 divided by 3/5?

• Divide 9 by 3

• Keep, change, flip

• Convert to improper fractions

• Multiply 9 by 5

What is the simplified form of 9/4 divided by 3/5?

• 3/5

• 9/20

• 15/4

• 45/12

In a word problem, if Carlotta has 3/4 ton of mulch and divides it among 5 flower beds, how much mulch does each bed get?

• 1/5 ton

• 5/4 ton

• 3/4 ton

• 3/20 ton

If a soccer team has 16 and a half boxes of wrapping paper and each of the 12 players sells the same amount, how many boxes does each player sell?

• 16.5

• 1.375

• 33/24

• 2.75

What is the first step in solving the problem where the average adult male giant panda weighs 330 pounds and is 1 and 1/5 times the weight of the average female?

• Divide 330 by 1.2

• Subtract 1.2 from 330

• Multiply 330 by 1.2

• Add 330 and 1.2

What is the weight of the average female giant panda if the male weighs 330 pounds and is 1 and 1/5 times the weight of the female?

• 275 pounds

• 330 pounds

• 55 pounds

• 165 pounds

What should you do if you encounter a difficult word problem and are unsure about the steps?

• Ask a friend

• Rewind and re-watch the video

• Guess the answer

• Skip the problem

After completing problems 8 through 13, what should you do next?

• Turn it in to your bin

• Start a new worksheet

• Take a break

• Ask the teacher for help