Division of Whole Numbers by Fractions

This video tutorial teaches how to solve word problems involving the division of whole numbers by fractions using picture models. It reviews basic division concepts, highlights common mistakes, and provides examples with Rico's pizza and Bonnie's jelly beans to illustrate the process. The lesson emphasizes understanding the problem and using visual models to find solutions.

What is a common mistake people make when solving word problems involving fractions?

• Multiplying instead of dividing

• Adding instead of subtracting

• Ignoring the fractions

• Using the wrong operation

In the pizza problem, how many guests can be served with 6 pizzas if each guest gets half a pizza?

• 3 guests

• 6 guests

• 9 guests

• 12 guests

What is the correct number sentence to solve the pizza problem?

• 6 - 1/2

• 6 + 1/2

• 6 / 1/2

• 6 x 1/2

How many baskets can Bonnie make with 4 bags of jelly beans if each basket requires 2/3 of a bag?

• 7 baskets

• 6 baskets

• 5 baskets

• 4 baskets

What fraction of a bag does each basket contain in the jelly beans problem?

• 4/3 of a bag

• 3/3 of a bag

• 2/3 of a bag

• 1/3 of a bag