IXL | Divide fractions and mixed numbers using models: word problems

Rob has found a recipe for Belgian waffles in his grandma's cookbook. He follows the recipe and makes

cups of batter. Rob then makes 5 equal-sized waffles, one for each member of his family. How much batter does Rob use for each waffle?

Use the model to help answer the question.

Write your answer as a whole number, proper fraction, or mixed number.

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On Friday nights, Tessa's family makes pizza for dinner. This Friday, they have

pounds of pizza dough. Tessa divides the pizza dough evenly among the 5 of them so each family member can make a personal pizza. How much pizza dough does each family member get?

Use the model to help answer the question.

Write your answer as a whole number, proper fraction, or mixed number.

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solution

Tessa divides

pounds of pizza dough evenly among 5 family members. To find how much pizza dough each family member gets, divide

by 5.

Use the model to divide

into 5 equal groups and find the size of each group.

The model shows

Divide

into 5 equal groups of eighths.

The model shows

divided into 5 groups of size

So, each family member gets

of a pound of pizza dough.

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