Solving Dividing Fractions in Real-Life Scenarios

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the number of round trips Jade can make with 8 and 3/4 gallons of gas, given that each one-way trip consumes 7/8 of a gallon. It uses both visual and numerical methods to solve the problem, demonstrating the conversion of fractions and the calculation of total trips possible with the available gas.

How much gasoline does Jade's car use to get to work in the morning?

• 7/8 of a gallon

• 3/4 of a gallon

• 1 gallon

• 1/2 gallon

What does the circle in the visual representation signify?

• 1 total gallon

• 1/2 of a gallon

• 7/8 of a gallon

• 3/4 of a gallon

How many eighths are there in one quarter when the units are converted?

• 6 eighths

• 8 eighths

• 4 eighths

• 2 eighths

How many eighths of a gallon does it take for a one-way trip to work?

• 6/8

• 9/8

• 7/8

• 8/8

How many eighths of a gallon are needed for a round trip?

• 14/8

• 28/8

• 7/8

• 21/8

How many round trips can Jade make with 8 and 3/4 gallons of gas?

• 4 round trips

• 5 round trips

• 6 round trips

• 7 round trips

What is the first step in the mathematical approach to determine the number of round trips?

• Divide total gallons by 2

• Add 7/8 to 7/8

• Convert gallons to quarts

• Multiply by the reciprocal

What is the improper fraction representation of 8 and 3/4 gallons?

• 35/4

• 32/4

• 33/4

• 34/4

What is the reciprocal of 14/8?

• 7/8

• 8/7

• 14/7

• 8/14

What is the final number of round trips Jade can make after simplifying the fraction?

• 4

• 5

• 7

• 6