IM 6.4.11 Practice: Using an Algorithm to Divide Fractions

Select all the statements that show correct reasoning for finding .

Clare said that  is . She reasoned:  and .  Explain why Clare’s answer and reasoning are incorrect. Find the correct quotient.

Find the value of . Show your reasoning. You can use the app below.

Consider the problem: Kiran has pounds of flour. When he divides the flour into equal-sized bags, he fills bags. How many pounds fit in each bag? Write a multiplication equation and a division equation to represent the question. Then, find the answer and show your reasoning. You can use the applet below to show your reasoning.

Divide by each of these unit fractions.

Consider the problem: After charging for of an hour, a phone is at of its full power. How long will it take the phone to charge completely? Decide whether each equation can represent the situation.

Elena and Noah are each filling a bucket with water. Noah’s bucket is  full and the water weighs  pounds. How much does Elena’s water weigh if her bucket is full and her bucket is identical to Noah’s? Write multiplication and division equations to represent the question.

Find the answer to the problem above.