Learning Objective/s
• Visualize division of fractions
• Divide simple fractions
• Divide a whole number by a fraction and vice versa
The learners are able to:
Visually represent the division of fractions using models, such as area models or number lines.
Perform the division of simple fractions accurately using the rule "invert and multiply.
Understand the process of dividing a whole number by a fraction and vice versa.
Discussions
Answer the problem. Show and explain your solution.
Mother cut half of a pizza into 2 equal pieces. She gave the pizza slices to Ashley and Rihanna. What part of the pizza did each one get?
Practice:
Supply the missing fraction in each blank, and then give the quotient.
Keep Practicing
Solve each problem. Show your solution. Simplify the answer, if possible.
1. Mila bought 5 m of material to sew pillowcases. She used 5/6 m for each pillow. How many pillows did she make?
2. Bennet gave3/4 of the mangoes he gathered yesterday to his 6 brothers and sisters. What part did each brother or sister get?
3. We have 2 kg of sugar. How many days will the sugar last, if we use 2/7 kg a day?
Cross Curricular Link
Health Nutritional Content - proportion of each ingredient in the recipe.
Real Life- Application
Planning balanced and nutritious meals.
Evaluation