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Applying Fraction Multiplication and Division to Recipes Lesson PlanApplying Fraction Multiplication and Division to Recipes Lesson Plan
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Applying Fraction Multiplication and Division to Recipes

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Students use recipes to practice their fraction multiplication and division skills by calculating the amounts of ingredients needed to make specific recipes. They use these fraction skills to convert small units of cooking measures to larger units.

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Grade
6th - 7th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins

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