Dividing Fractions in Word Problems

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Objective

I can solve word problems involving division of unit fractions by non-zero whole numbers and division of whole numbers by unit fractions.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    A reciprocal is found when you switch the top and bottom numbers of a fraction.

  2. 2

    To divide fractions, you can rewrite the problem to multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

  3. 3

    When dividing fractions, only take the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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Practice

10 questions

1

What is a reciprocal of a fraction? Explain in your own words.

2

What is the reciprocal of 5/8?

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Exit ticket

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A baker has ⅕ of a cake left over. If they want to divide the leftover cake equally between 3 people, what fraction of the whole cake will each person receive? Show your work.

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