How do you solve word problems involving division

and write the remainder as a fraction?

50 ÷ 9 = ?

In this lesson you will learn how to solve a division problem

by writing a multiplication equation and partitioning the

remainder.

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An improper fraction is a fraction with a numerator that is greater than or equal

to the denominator.

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Let’s ReviewCore Lesson

If you have 9 dogs sharing 50 pounds of dog food, you should ask, “How

many times will 9 fit into 50?

50 ÷ 9 = ? 9 ×5 = 45 9 × 6 = 54

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Between what two numbers does the answer lie? It is between 5 and 6. Each

dog will get 5 pounds of food. How many pounds are left over?

9×5=4550-45=5

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Now divide the remaining 5 pounds of food among the 9 dogs.

5 ÷ 9 =

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The quotient is a mixed number, so each dog will receive 5 pounds plus of the

remaining 5 pounds of dog food.

50 ÷ 9 = 5

In this lesson you have learned how to solve a division problem

by writing a multiplication equation and partitioning the

remainder.

Let’s ReviewGuided Practice

Your teacher gives 7 packs of paper to your group of 4 students. If you share the paper equally, how much paper does each student get?

Let’s ReviewExtension Activities

Dad’s garden has 134 square feet. He wants to separate the space equally into 6 parts. What will be the size of each part?

Let’s ReviewExtension Activities

Eleven boys want to share 3 quarts of lemonade equally. Write your answer as a mixed number.

Let’s ReviewQuick Quiz

5 _ 15 = ?

4 _ 6 = ?