fraction division opposite of multiplication. the opposite number: invert called the reciprocal
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Steps
• Change Whole numbers and mixed numbers to improper fractions
• Invert the second fraction (the divisor) and multiply
• Cancel if you can• Multiply numerator by numerator and
denominator by denominator.
Division
• The order matters• When working word problems, be careful
what order you write the problem.• The thing being split, cut, sorted, shared,
divided, or grouped goes first.• How many pieces or how big goes second.
• Chocolate is first as it is split.• Total divided by How Big is How Many.
• 8 containers.
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Fran puts 5 1/3 lbs of chocolate in 2/3 lb containers. How many containers?