5.NF.7c: Understanding Fraction Division with Real-Life Scenarios

Grade: 5th Grade

Domain: NF: Number and Operations—Fractions

Standard Description

Solve real world problems involving division of unit fractions by non-zero whole numbers and division of whole numbers by unit fractions, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem. For example, how much chocolate will each person get if 3 people share 1/2 lb of chocolate equally? How many 1/3-cup servings are in 2 cups of raisins?

Domain Description

Add and subtract fractions with different denominators by changing them into equivalent fractions with like denominators to find the sum or difference. Word problems involving fraction addition and subtraction can be solved using visual models, equations and mental estimation. Incorrect results can be identified through comparison with benchmark fractions.

Interpret fractions as a division of its numerator and denominator. Solve word problems involving division of whole numbers resulting in fractions or mixed numbers using models and equations. This principle also applies when dividing whole quantities among several recipients.

Fractions can be interpreted in terms of partitions of a whole; for instance (a/b) Ă— q is interpreted as 'a' parts of a division of 'q' into 'b' equal parts. This can be applied in context scenarios.

The area of rectangles with fractional side lengths can be found using the multiplication of side lengths, which can also be used to verify the result.

The size of a product can be compared to one of the factors without performing actual multiplication. By extension, multiplying a number by a fraction larger than 1 results in a larger product, and vice-versa.

Multiplying fractions can be used in solving real-world problems using models or equations. Division of