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5: Dividing Whole Numbers by Fractions
Here is a dividing whole numbers explanatory handout in which learners solve and complete 16 various problems. First, they find the value of an equation by determining the number of quarters. Then, everyone divides by each number given...
Illustrative Mathematics
Half of a Recipe
Kids love to cook! What is a better place to learn mixed numbers than with a recipe? It is up to learners to decide how they want to divide this recipe in half. They may choose to model the mixed number and then divide the model by two....
Curated OER
Divide and Conquer
Seventh graders analyze responses to different types of problems. Using pictures and diagrams, they explore and model the division of fractions. Students examine situations that call for division whether with the whole numbers or with...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Modeling Division of Fractions
Introduce young mathematicians to the process of dividing fractions with a hands-on math lesson. Using the help of fraction strips and other visual models, children work through a series of example problems as they deepen their...
Illustrative Mathematics
Painting a Room
This real-life math problem concentrates on developing the understanding of dividing a unit fraction by a whole number. It allows young scholars to draw out a solution to aid their thinking. The well-written answer sheet describes common...
Illustrative Mathematics
Origami Stars
This one problem concentrates on the important concept of dividing a whole number by a unit fraction. Here, young mathematicians use pictures they draw to help answer this problem. Insight into the connection between multiplication and...
Illustrative Mathematics
Making Hot Cocoa, Variation 2
Learners are introduced to dividing by fractions in a visual way. Setting up groups from the information in the problem allows them to see what we divide and why. Use with the previous lesson, which can be found in Additional Materials,...
Illustrative Mathematics
Making Hot Cocoa, Variation 1
Dividing with fractions can be a confusing task to some, but the activity illustrates how to make groups out of the problem and look at it visually. Use this problem with the lesson plan in the Additional Materials section to practice...
EngageNY
Interpreting and Computing Division of a Fraction by a Fraction—More Models
Use a unit approach in developing a fraction division strategy. The teacher leads a discussion on division containing units, resulting in a connection between the units and like denominators. Pupils develop a rule in dividing fractions...
Illustrative Mathematics
Sugar in Six Cans of Soda
Understanding how to multiply a whole number by a fraction is the key concept. Young mathematicians create a visual model of this real-world example and find the solution. Extensions are possible for making this an even richer activity....
Province of Nova Scotia
Fraction Strips
How can you tell how many thirds are in a whole? Or twelfths? Use a fraction strips worksheet to visualize how many parts are in one whole.
Curriculum Corner
Fifth Grade Summer Math Booklet
A 33-page packet focuses on fifth-grade math concepts. Learners practice rounding numbers to the hundred thousands, thousands, hundreds, tens, ones, hundredths, thousandths, and hundred thousandths. They also compare whole numbers and...
Curated OER
Divide Whole Numbers with Decimal Quotients
In this division of whole numbers worksheet, students write division expressions as fractions, write fractions as division expressions and solve 4 word problems.
Curated OER
Understanding Fractions
Students explore the parts of an orange to develop an understanding of the addition and subtraction of fractions. The concept of representing parts of a whole by dividing an object into smaller pieces is experienced in this hands-on...
Curated OER
Reciipes Made for More
Students write recipes. In this recipe lesson, students double and triple recipes. They perform calculations with fractions, whole numbers and mixed numbers. They explore cooking websites to find their favorite recipe.
Curated OER
Problem Solvers
Fifth and sixth graders compare decimals to the place-value structure in the base-ten number system. They represent fractions as parts of unit wholes, as parts of a set, as locations on a number line, and as divisions of whole numbers....
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Curated OER
Fractions Divided by Whole Numbers [E]
In this fraction worksheet, students divide a total of 10 fractions by a whole number, answers and a link to additional worksheets included on page 2.
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Curated OER
Fractions Divided by Whole Numbers [D]
In this fraction worksheet, students complete a total of 10 problems, dividing fractions by whole numbers. Answers available on page 2.
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Curated OER
Fractions Divided by Whole Numbers [F]
In this fraction worksheet, students complete a total of 10 problems, dividing fractions by whole numbers. Answers available on page 2.
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Curated OER
Fractions Divided by Whole Numbers [C]
In this fraction worksheet, students complete a total of 10 problems, dividing fractions by whole numbers. Answers available on page 2.
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Curated OER
Fractions Divided by Whole Numbers [G]
For this fraction worksheet, students complete a total of 10 problems, dividing fractions by whole numbers. Answers available on page 2.
Online Math Learning
Divide Fractions by Whole Numbers
After a brief introduction for the objective of dividing fractions bywhole numbers, 10 problems are provided to solve. Hints can be asked for and answers checked on this online worksheet.
Math Mammoth
Recognize Fractions
In this fractions activity, students use the shaded figures and write fractions based on the shaded area to the whole area. Students also learn how to draw pie models. Students divide the circle into fractions and color the right amount...
Curated OER
Fractions: Jim and John
Elementary and secondary learners investigate various concepts related to the study of fractions. They use word problems during the introduction to parts of a fraction and proceed to some of the basic operations of using fractions. The...