What will my child learn in "Divide a whole number by a unit fraction"?

Interpret the problem as counting how many unit fractions are in the whole number. This 5th Grade Math lesson builds the skill Divide unit fractions and whole numbers with a concept card and practice.

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"Divide a whole number by a unit fraction" is a 5th Grade Math lesson in the Fraction division unit, designed for students around ages 10-11.

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Divide a whole number by a unit fraction

~7 min

Interpret the problem as counting how many unit fractions are in the whole number.

Divide a whole number by a unit fraction

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