Fraction Division Word Problems

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📖 Part 1: Find the Division Keywords

Look for words like: each, per, shared equally, divided by, how many pieces

1. Read each problem. Circle the division keywords and check if it needs fraction division:

A) Maya has 3/4 of a chocolate bar. She wants to share it equally among her friends. If each friend gets 1/4 of the bar, how many friends can share?

This is fraction division

This is fraction addition

B) A ribbon is 2 1/2 feet long. It is cut into pieces that are each 1/2 foot long. How many pieces will there be?

This is fraction division

This is fraction multiplication

Remember KCF: Keep - Change - Flip

2. Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then set up the division:

A pizza that is 1 1/3 pizzas total is shared equally. Each person gets 1/3 of a pizza. How many people can be served?

Mixed number as improper fraction: 1 1/3 = _______

Division setup: _______ ÷ _______ = ?

3. Use KCF to solve: 3/4 ÷ 1/2

4. Use KCF to solve: 5/6 ÷ 1/3

5. Sarah has 2/3 cup of flour. She needs 1/6 cup of flour for each muffin. How many muffins can she make?

Circle the operation: Addition Division

Set up: _______ ÷ _______ = ?

Answer: _______ muffins

6. A rope is 3 1/4 feet long. It is cut into pieces that are each 3/4 foot long. How many pieces are made?

Convert mixed number: 3 1/4 = _______

Set up: _______ ÷ _______ = ?

Answer: _______ pieces

7. Explain in your own words: How do you know when a word problem needs fraction division?