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Dividing Fractions and Wholes

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Dividing Fractions and Wholes

📚 Part 1: Dividing Whole Numbers by Unit Fractions

I can: Divide whole numbers by unit fractions and explain my reasoning.

1. A pizza is cut into 1/3 slices. How many slices are in 6 pizzas?

2 slices

9 slices

18 slices

24 slices

2. Solve: 4 ÷ 1/2 = ________
3. Which equation shows the correct way to solve 8 ÷ 1/4?

8 × 1/4

8 × 4

8 ÷ 4

1/4 × 8

4. Explain why 3 ÷ 1/5 equals 15:

✏️ Part 2: Dividing Unit Fractions by Whole Numbers

I can: Divide unit fractions by whole numbers and interpret the result.

5. You have 1/2 of a candy bar to share equally among 4 friends. How much does each friend get?

1/6

1/8

2

1/2

6. Solve: 1/3 ÷ 6 = ________
7. Draw a picture to show 1/4 ÷ 3:
8. Complete the pattern:

1/2 ÷ 2 = 1/4

1/3 ÷ 3 = 1/9

1/4 ÷ 4 = ________

🌟 Part 3: Real-World Applications

I can: Apply fraction division to solve real-world problems.

9. A runner completes a 5-mile race. Each mile marker is placed every 1/4 mile. How many markers will the runner pass?
10. Mrs. Johnson has 1/2 gallon of paint to divide equally among 8 art students. How much paint does each student receive?
11. Create your own word problem that uses division with fractions and whole numbers:
12. Solve your word problem and explain your answer:

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