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8.10 Divide whole numbers by unit fractions

Interactive practice questions

The number line below shows $4$4 wholes split into $\frac{1}{2}$12 sized parts.

a

If $4$4 is divided into parts that are $\frac{1}{2}$12 of a whole each, how many parts are there in total?

b

How many parts would there be if we had $5$5 wholes?

c

How many partss would there be if we split up $10$10 wholes?

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The number line below shows $4$4 wholes split into $\frac{1}{3}$13 sized parts.

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3min

The number line below shows $2$2 wholes split into $\frac{1}{4}$14 size parts.

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3min

The number line below shows $2$2 wholes split into $\frac{1}{5}$15 sized parts.

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3min
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Outcomes

5.NF.7

Apply and extend previous understandings of division to divide unit fractions by whole numbers and whole numbers by unit fractions. Use strategies to divide fractions by reasoning about the relationship between multiplication and division. Division of a fraction by a fraction is not a requirement at this grade.

5.NF.7.b

Interpret division of a whole number by a unit fraction, and compute such quotients.

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