Dividing Whole
Numbers by Unit
Fractions Take the example 10 ÷ 2=
This means we have 10 of something and
we want to see how many groups of 2 we
have.
Using the example, we see 10 dots divided
into groups of 2, gives us 5 groups.
Take the example 4 ÷ ½ =
This means we have 4 of something and
we want to see how many groups of 1/2
we have.
Using the example, we see 4 dots divided
into ½ groups, gives us 8 groups.
Let’s look at one more:
5 ÷1/3=
We have 5 squares, and we want to see
how many 1/3 groups we have.
Try one on your own!
(the next slide shows the answer)
6 ÷ ¼=
6 ÷ ¼= Neans we have 6 dots, and
we want to know how many ¼ pieces
we have. So, we have twenty-four
¼ pieces. Independent Prac,ce. Solve the following problems crea,ng models to show the answer: 1.  4 ÷ 1/3 = 2.  3 ÷ ½ = 3.  5 ÷ ¼= 4.  6 ÷ ½= 5.  2 ÷ 1/3 = 6.  2 ÷ ½=