Finding the Whole with Unit Fractions

In this video, Mr. Math Log teaches problem-solving using unit fractions. The lesson includes two examples: calculating the total number of marbles Trevor has when 1/3 are blue, and determining the total number of kittens in a pet store when 1/8 are calico. The strategy involves drawing diagrams to visualize and solve the fraction problems.

What is the main strategy discussed in this lesson for solving fraction problems?

• Using subtraction

• Using addition

• Using multiplication

• Drawing a diagram

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CCSS.5.MD.B.2

If Trevor has 4 blue marbles and they represent 1/3 of his total marbles, how many marbles does he have in total?

• 8

• 14

• 10

• 12

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

What does the denominator in the fraction 1/3 tell us?

• The number of equal parts in the whole group

• The total number of marbles

• The number of blue marbles

• The number of red marbles

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

How many circles should be drawn to represent the three equal parts in Trevor's marble problem?

• 2

• 5

• 3

• 4

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CCSS.2.G.A.3

In the first problem, how many counters are placed in each circle to represent the marbles?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 5

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

What is a calico kitten typically characterized by?

• Being all black

• Having stripes

• Having multiple colors

• Being all white

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

If a pet store has 2 calico kittens and they represent 1/8 of the total kittens, how many kittens are there in total?

• 10

• 14

• 12

• 16

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

What does the denominator in the fraction 1/8 tell us in the calico kitten problem?

• The number of calico kittens

• The number of equal parts in the whole group

• The number of black kittens

• The total number of kittens

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

How many circles should be drawn to represent the eight equal parts in the calico kitten problem?

• 6

• 9

• 7

• 8

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CCSS.1.G.A.3

In the second problem, how many counters are placed in each circle to represent the kittens?

• 2

• 1

• 4

• 3

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1