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Fraction Division in Context Worksheet

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Fraction Division in Context Worksheet
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Directions
  • Fill in each blank carefully.
  • Circle or mark the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
  • Match each prompt to the best option before writing your answer.
  • Use the larger space to show your thinking on word problems.
1. 2/3 divided by 1/6 = __
2. Which expression is equivalent to 5/8 divided by 1/2?
3. Match the problem to the quotient: 3 divided by 3/4
Match with:
Answer:
4. 7/8 divided by 7 = __
5. A baker has 2 1/2 cups of flour. Each batch uses 5/8 cup. How many batches can be made?
6. Why should 3/5 divided by 4 be less than 3/5?
7. Which quotient is correct?
8. A 1 1/4-mile trail is divided into sections that are 1/8 mile long. How many sections are there?
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. 4
2. 5/8 x 2/1
3. 4
4. 1/8
5. 4 batches
6. The fraction is being shared into 4 equal parts, so each part must be smaller than the original amount
7. 1/2 divided by 3/4 = 2/3
8. 10 sections

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