Dividing a Whole Number by a Fraction

The video tutorial uses a creative approach to teach dividing whole numbers by fractions. It starts with a song about building walls and seats using blocks, illustrating how to divide whole numbers by fractions. The concept of reciprocal is introduced, showing how flipping and multiplying fractions can simplify division. The lesson concludes with a summary of the key points, emphasizing the method of dividing whole numbers into fractional parts to find the quotient.

What is the result of dividing 2 by 1/4 when building walls with blocks?

• 10

• 8

• 6

• 4

How many blocks are needed to build three seats if one block is 1/5 of each seat?

• 12

• 10

• 15

• 18

What is the reciprocal of 1/5?

• 5/2

• 2/5

• 5/1

• 1/5

What is the first step in dividing a whole number by a fraction?

• Subtract the fraction from the whole number

• Add the fraction to the whole number

• Divide the whole number into fractional parts

• Multiply the whole number by the fraction

What is the term used for flipping a fraction?

• Reverse

• Inverse

• Opposite

• Reciprocal