Dividing Fractions and Decimals
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Objective
I can divide fractions and decimals to solve real-world problems.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
A mixed decimal has a whole number and decimal digits.
- 2
When dividing by a mixed decimal, you must first make the divisor a whole number by multiplying by a power of 10.
- 3
Whatever you do to the divisor, you must also do to the dividend when dividing by mixed decimals.
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Practice
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Explain the first step in dividing 15.75 by 2.5. Why is this step necessary?
Sarah has 22.5 meters of fabric to make costumes. Each costume requires 2.5 meters of fabric. How many costumes can Sarah make? Show your work.
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Exit ticket
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“Sarah has 25.5 pounds of flour. She wants to divide it into bags that hold 1.5 pounds each. How many bags can she fill?”
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