Problem 3.3: Sharing a Prize
3.3 Sharing a Prize
Dividing a Fraction by a Whole Number
At a recent school carnival, teams of students competed in contests. The members of each winning team shared prizes donated by store owners. Sharing the prizes leads to a new kind of dividison.
What does it mean to divide a fraction by a whole number?
From the Teacher's Guide
Focus Question: What does it mean to divide a fraction by a whole number? What strategies help you divide a fraction by a whole number?