Solving Dividing Fraction Word Problems

The video tutorial covers dividing fractions, focusing on word problems. It introduces the 'have' and 'want' concept to help understand division in context. Three examples are provided: dividing time for math problems, cutting a board into equal pieces, and determining how many half-sized pieces fit into a whole. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of correctly identifying 'have' and 'want' to solve division problems accurately.

What are the two key concepts to consider when dividing fractions in word problems?

• Have and Want

• Multiply and Divide

• Add and Subtract

• Give and Take

In Jessica's problem, how much time does she have to finish her math problems?

• 1/2 hour

• 1/4 hour

• 1 hour

• 1/8 hour

What does Jessica want to do with her 1/4 hour?

• Finish 5 problems

• Finish 4 problems

• Finish 3 problems

• Finish 2 problems

How much time does Jessica have to spend on each problem?

• 1/8 hour

• 1/12 hour

• 1/20 hour

• 1/16 hour

In John's problem, how long is the board he wants to cut?

• 1/2 feet

• 3/8 feet

• 3/4 feet

• 1/4 feet

How many pieces does John want to cut the board into?

• 5 pieces

• 4 pieces

• 3 pieces

• 2 pieces

How long will each piece be after John cuts the board?

• 3/16 feet

• 3/4 feet

• 3/8 feet

• 3/32 feet

How many 1/2 size pieces are in 12?

• 18

• 6

• 24

• 12

What is the formula used to solve dividing fractions word problems?

• Want divided by Have

• Have divided by Want

• Want multiplied by Have

• Have multiplied by Want

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

• Identify the 'have'

• Identify the 'want'

• Multiply the fractions

• Add the fractions