M2 Lesson 11 Dividing Fractions: Real-World Applications

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Mathematics

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6th Grade

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Hard

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CCSS

6.NS.A.1, 7.EE.B.3, 7.RP.A.1

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Eden Westergaard

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10 Slides • 16 Questions

Multiple Select

Which of the following are correct steps in the division algorithm for fractions?

Keep the first fraction the same

Change the division sign to multiplication

Flip the second fraction (find the reciprocal)

Add the numerators

Multiple Choice

What is the first step when dividing mixed numbers?

Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions

Invert the second fraction

Multiply the fractions

Simplify the answer

Multiple Choice

Noah pours 8 gallons of water into a tank, which fills 2/5 of the tank. How many gallons must Noah pour to fill the whole tank?

12.5

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To divide fractions, you should invert the divisor and then ___ the fractions.

Multiple Choice

page 137 #1

Ryan’s rectangular tabletop measures 4 1/2 feet by 1 1/4 feet. He wants to cover it with identical rectangular tiles that each measure 1 1/2 inches by 7/8 inch, without cutting any tiles. Based on fraction division and unit conversion (12 inches = 1 foot), can he exactly cover the tabletop using whole tiles?

Yes

Multiple Select

If 2/3 quarts of water fill 3/4 of a container, how many containers will 1 quart of water fill?

2/3 × 3/4

1 ÷ (2/3 of 3/4)

1 ÷ (2/3) of 3/4

1 ÷ (3/4)

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If 2/3 quarts of water fill 3/4 of a container, how many quarts of water are in 1 container?

1 ÷ (2/3 of 3/4)

1 ÷ (2/3) of 3/4

1 ÷ (3/4)

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If Jada pours 2/3 of 3/4 quarts of water out of a container, how much water does Jada pour out?

1 ÷ (2/3 of 3/4)

1 ÷ (2/3) of 3/4

1 ÷ (3/4)

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page 139 #3

Kayla has 8 cups of oats. Her recipe for one batch of scones calls for 1 2/3 cups of oats. How many batches of scones can Kayla make?

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page 139 #4

A kitchen faucet flows at a rate of 7/8 gallons per minute. At this rate, how many minutes does it take to fill a jug that holds 2 1/4 gallons?

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A runner plans to run 7 1/2 miles. He runs only 2 1/4 miles. What fraction of his planned distance does the runner run?

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page 140 #6

When 6 1/2 tiles are placed end to end, the total length of the tiles is 4 feet 4 inches. What is the length of each tile in feet? (1 foot = 12 inches)

Each tile is __feet long

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One serving of yogurt is 3/4 cups. Tyler eats 1 cup of yogurt. How many servings of yogurt does Tyler eat?

Tyler eats ___ servings of yogurt.

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page 141

Lacy is 3 1/2 feet tall. Her big brother Leo is 5 1/4 feet tall. How many times as tall as Lacy is Leo?

Leo is __ times as tall as Lacy.

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page 141 #9

The orange scissors are 8 1/4 inches long. The pink scissors are 2/3 as long as the orange scissors. How long are the pink scissors in inches?

The pink scissors are___ inches long.

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Multiple Choice

Which word problem could be solved by the expression 4 1/4 ÷ 2/3?

A ribbon is 4 1/4 yards long. How many 2/3-yard bows can be made from it?

A tank holds 4 1/4 gallons. It is filled to 2/3 of its capacity. How much water is in the tank?

A runner completes 4 1/4 miles in 2/3 hour. What is the runner’s speed in miles per hour?

A recipe uses 2/3 cup of sugar for each batch. If you have 4 1/4 cups of sugar, how many cups are left after making one batch?

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