Framework for Learning:
Divide A Proper Fraction
by a Whole Number
Leader’s Name: ………………………………….
Co-Leader’s Name: ……………………………..
Instructor’s Initials: ………
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Getting Started:
Referring to the number line below, when asked to find two thirds divided by one sixth, I interpret this to
mean …_______________________________ which is ____
Label the number line below to help you explain your answer above.
Complete the missing numbers when dividing fractions in each of the questions below.
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Check your work above by working through the same work in UMath X.
From the menu on the left:
Hover over the Strand: Fractions
Hover over Section 11: Dividing Fractions
Hover over the Lesson: Algebraic Explanation
Select and complete the Sub Lessons: Example 1 and Example 2
Working In It:
Log into UMATH X
From the menu on the left:
Hover over the Strand: Fractions
Hover over Section 11: Dividing Fractions
Hover over the Lesson: Real World Problems with Diagrams
Select and complete the Sub Lesson: The Pie
As you work through The Pie, complete and label the following diagram.
The division statement is _________________________
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Reflect And Connect:
John had 5/8 of a pizza left over from supper last night. He wanted to divide the left over pizza into 4
parts for himself and 3 friends. How much of the original pizza would each person receive?
Complete the diagram below to illustrate steps to your answer.
The division statement is ________________ =
Does the final answer agree with your answer after working through the diagram above?
Make up an additional word problem on dividing a proper fraction by a whole number.
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