Dividing Fractions
Dividing Fractions with Models
Word Problems
100
5 -: 15
5/15 or 1/3
100
Use a model to represent the division expression and solve:
1/2 -: 3
Answer: 1/6
100
Joe is cooking pasta and the recipe he is using calls for 1/2 cup of sauce for each batch of pasta. If he has 4 cups of sauce, how many full batches of pasta can he make?
4 -: 1/2 =
4xx2 = 16
16 batches of pasta
200
1/4 -: 6
1/24
200
Use a model to represent the division expression and solve:
4 -: 1/3
Answer: 12/1 or 12
200
Emily is baking croissants. The recipe she is using calls for 1/3 tablespoon of baking soda for each batch. If she has 4 tablespoons of baking soda, how many full batches can she make?
4 -: 1/3 =
4xx3 = 12
12 batches of croissants
300
3 -: 1/8
24/1 or 24
300
Use a model to represent the division expression and solve:
1/5 -: 4
Answer: 1/20
300
Jay is baking brownies. The recipe he is using calls for 1/3 cup of chocolate chips for each batch. If he has 6 cups of chocolate chips, how many batches of brownies can he make?
6 -: 1/3 =
6xx3 = 18
18 batches brownies
400
1/9 -: 5
1/45
400
Use a model to represent the division expression and solve:
8 -: 1/4
Answer: 32/1 or 32
400
Kyle is cooking a stir-fry. The recipe he is using calls for 1/8 of a tablespoon of salt for each batch. If he has 5 tablespoons of salt, how many full batches of stir-fry can he make?
5 -: 1/8 =
5xx8 = 40
40 batches of stir-fry
500
7 -: 1/4
28/1 or 28
500
Use a model to represent the division expression and solve:
1/3 -:5
Answer: 1/15
500
Susan is baking cupcakes for a party. The recipe she is using calls for 1/4 cup of sugar for each batch of cupcakes. If she has 6 cups of sugar, how many full batches of cupcakes can she make?
6 -: 1/4 =
6xx4 = 24
24 batches of cupcakes