6.9 · Part II
Supported Application · Guided Entry to Today's Problem
Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions · Whole Number
- Rewrite division as multiplication by the reciprocal of the divisor
- Cross-cancel common factors before multiplying
- Multiply numerators, multiply denominators, and simplify
- Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions (Dividir números enteros entre fracciones) — Find how many fractional groups fit in a whole number by multiplying by the reciprocal.
- Whole Number (Número entero) — A counting number with no fraction or decimal, like 0, 1, 2, 3.
- Fraction (Fracción) — A number that shows part of a whole, like 3/4.
- Reciprocal (Recíproco) — A fraction turned upside down.
- Keep, Change, Flip (Mantener, cambiar, invertir) — A way to divide fractions: keep the first, change ÷ to ×, flip the second.
- Quotient (Cociente) — The answer when you divide.
- A common mistake in Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions is doing 'Keep, Change' but skipping the 'Flip' — students multiply by the divisor as it is instead of by its reciprocal. For example, for 6 ÷ 3/4, a student might write 6 × 3/4 = 4 1/2 and stop there, but the divisor 3/4 must be flipped to 4/3 first: 6 × 4/3 = 24/3 = 8. Before you submit, check: did I flip the second fraction (the divisor) upside down before multiplying?
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1 MULTIPLE CHOICE
What is 5 ÷ 1/2?
- A10
- B5/2
- C2.5
- D7
✏️ Workspace & Solution Steps
Writing Task: Justify why your mathematical solution is accurate and complete.
6.9 · Part II
On-Level Application · Standard Rigor
Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions · Whole Number
- Rewrite division as multiplication by the reciprocal of the divisor
- Cross-cancel common factors before multiplying
- Multiply numerators, multiply denominators, and simplify
- Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions (Dividir números enteros entre fracciones) — Find how many fractional groups fit in a whole number by multiplying by the reciprocal.
- Whole Number (Número entero) — A counting number with no fraction or decimal, like 0, 1, 2, 3.
- Fraction (Fracción) — A number that shows part of a whole, like 3/4.
- Reciprocal (Recíproco) — A fraction turned upside down.
- Keep, Change, Flip (Mantener, cambiar, invertir) — A way to divide fractions: keep the first, change ÷ to ×, flip the second.
- Quotient (Cociente) — The answer when you divide.
- A common mistake in Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions is doing 'Keep, Change' but skipping the 'Flip' — students multiply by the divisor as it is instead of by its reciprocal. For example, for 6 ÷ 3/4, a student might write 6 × 3/4 = 4 1/2 and stop there, but the divisor 3/4 must be flipped to 4/3 first: 6 × 4/3 = 24/3 = 8. Before you submit, check: did I flip the second fraction (the divisor) upside down before multiplying?
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1 MULTIPLE CHOICE
What is 6 ÷ 2/3?
- A9
- B4
- C12
- D2/18
✏️ Workspace & Solution Steps
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2 MULTIPLE CHOICE
Detective Park has 4 cups of flour. Each batch of evidence-cookies needs 1/2 cup. How many batches can he make?
- A8
- B2
- C4
- D6
Rewrite each fractionWork it outSimplify -
3 MULTIPLE CHOICE
The crew has 8 quarts of sports drink. Each detective's water bottle holds 4/5 of a quart. How many bottles can be filled?
- A10
- B5
- C32/5
- D12
Rewrite each fractionWork it outSimplify
Writing Task: Justify why your mathematical solution is accurate and complete.
6.9 · Part II
Extension & Non-Routine Application
Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions · Whole Number
- Rewrite division as multiplication by the reciprocal of the divisor
- Cross-cancel common factors before multiplying
- Multiply numerators, multiply denominators, and simplify
- Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions (Dividir números enteros entre fracciones) — Find how many fractional groups fit in a whole number by multiplying by the reciprocal.
- Whole Number (Número entero) — A counting number with no fraction or decimal, like 0, 1, 2, 3.
- Fraction (Fracción) — A number that shows part of a whole, like 3/4.
- Reciprocal (Recíproco) — A fraction turned upside down.
- Keep, Change, Flip (Mantener, cambiar, invertir) — A way to divide fractions: keep the first, change ÷ to ×, flip the second.
- Quotient (Cociente) — The answer when you divide.
- A common mistake in Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions is doing 'Keep, Change' but skipping the 'Flip' — students multiply by the divisor as it is instead of by its reciprocal. For example, for 6 ÷ 3/4, a student might write 6 × 3/4 = 4 1/2 and stop there, but the divisor 3/4 must be flipped to 4/3 first: 6 × 4/3 = 24/3 = 8. Before you submit, check: did I flip the second fraction (the divisor) upside down before multiplying?
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1 MULTIPLE CHOICE
What is the value of 6 ÷ 3/4?
- A8
- B4 1/2
- C2
- D2/9
✏️ Workspace & Solution Steps
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2 OPEN RESPONSE
A pizza shop has 8 whole pizzas. Each serving is 2/3 of a pizza. How many servings can they make? Write and solve an equation, then explain why the answer is greater than 8.
✏️ Mathematical Justification & Response
Writing Task: Justify why your mathematical solution is accurate and complete.