Dividing Whole Numbers by Fractions
6 ÷ 1/2
12
1/2 ÷ 1/4
2
2 1/2 ÷ 1/2
5
If you have 12 yards of fabric and you want to cut it into pieces that are 3/4 of a yard each, how many pieces can you cut?
16 pieces
This pop superstar recently announced a new world tour starting in 2025, following the success of her "Eras" concert film.
Taylor Swift
8 ÷ 1/4
32
3/4 ÷ 1/2
1 1/2
1 1/3 ÷ 1/3
4
Maria has 3/5 of a pizza left. If she divides it equally among 3 friends, how much pizza will each friend receive?
1/5 slice of pizza
This holiday movie featuring Kevin McCallister getting into trouble is still a favorite during December.
Home Alone
3 ÷ 1/3
9
5/6 ÷ 1/3
2 1/2
3 2/5 ÷ 1 1/5
2
A car travels 180 miles on 3/4 of a tank of gas. How many miles can it travel on a full tank?
240 miles
This U.S. city hosted the biggest tree lighting ceremony in December 2024, featuring a 100-foot tree.
New York City (Rockefeller Center)
10 ÷ 2/3
15
2/3 ÷ 4/5
5/6
4 1/4 ÷ 3/4
5
If a recipe calls for 2/3 of a cup of oil and you want to make 2 batches, how much oil do you need?
1 1/3 cups
This Disney princess returned to the big screen in November 2024 for an epic ocean adventure sequel.
Moana
5 ÷ 3/6
10
3/6 ÷ 1/2
1
4 1/5 ÷ 7
3/5
A baker has 5 loaves of bread, each sliced into 1/3 of a loaf. How many total slices does the baker have?
15 slices
This mischievous character who lives on Mount Crumpit once crafted a clever disguise to steal Christmas, complete with a red coat and a crooked Santa hat.
The Grinch