Dividing Fractions in Word Problems
Grade 10th Grade · Math · 45 min· 5.nf.b.7
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can solve word problems involving division of unit fractions by non-zero whole numbers and division of whole numbers by unit fractions.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 4:26
Dividing fractions and whole number word problems
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
A reciprocal is found when you switch the top and bottom numbers of a fraction.
- 2
To divide fractions, you can rewrite the problem to multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
- 3
When dividing fractions, only take the reciprocal of the second fraction.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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