Fraction Operations and Word Problems

In this video tutorial from Kicking Math Studio, viewers will learn how to solve fraction word problems using the four operations: addition, multiplication, and division. The video begins with an introduction and overview, followed by a detailed explanation of how to add fractions with different denominators by finding common denominators. Next, the tutorial covers multiplying fractions using a model to determine how many students signed up for a class. Finally, the video demonstrates dividing fractions by a unit fraction using a cake example. The session concludes with encouragement to continue practicing these skills.

What is the main focus of the Kicking Math Studio session?

• Learning about geometry

• Understanding algebraic expressions

• Exploring calculus concepts

• Solving fraction word problems using four operations

If a ninja eats 1/4 of a cake and you eat 3/8 of another, how much cake is eaten in total?

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 7/8

• 5/8

How do you convert 1/4 to a fraction with a denominator of 8?

• 3/8

• 1/8

• 2/8

• 4/8

What is the sum of 2/8 and 3/8?

• 7/8

• 6/8

• 5/8

• 4/8

What is the first step in solving fraction word problems?

• Guess the answer

• Find common denominators

• Multiply the fractions

• Divide the fractions

What fraction of students signed up for the class if 3/8 of 16 students registered?

• 5 students

• 4 students

• 6 students

• 7 students

How many students are in each row if the denominator is 8?

• 4 students

• 8 students

• 2 students

• 6 students

How do you find the number of students who signed up for the class?

• By asking the teacher

• By guessing

• By checking the attendance

• By drawing a model

If you have 4 cakes and divide them by 1/2, how many halves do you get?

• 9 halves

• 8 halves

• 7 halves

• 6 halves

What is the product of 4 and 2 when dividing 4 cakes by 1/2?

• 6

• 8

• 9

• 7