Solve the division word problems below. Remember that the order in which you place the fractions matter. Think about what is being divided by what?
Simplify and write improper fractions as mixed numbers. Exclude words in your answer**
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Question 1
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Troy is a proud drummer in the Minnie Mites Marching Band and has invited his fellow drummers over for a party. When he called to order three pies from the local bakery, he was told that each pie would be cut into pieces that are each 1/8 of a pie. Troy is wondering if he has ordered enough pie to share with all the drummers.
Write a division problem that represents the above scenario.
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Question 2
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Troy is a proud drummer in the Minnie Mites Marching Band and has invited his fellow drummers over for a party. When he called to order three pies from the local bakery, he was told that each pie would be cut into pieces that are each 18 of a pie. Troy is wondering if he has ordered enough pie to share with all the drummers.
How many slices of pie will he have in all?
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Question 3
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Sara is cutting bows out of ribbon which will be used to wrap gifts. If Sara needs 1/3 of a foot of ribbon to make a bow, and she has 9 feet of ribbon, then how many bows can Sara make?
** Exclude words in your answer**
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Question 4
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If a frog can move 1/2 of a mile every hour, then how many hours would it take for a frog to go 12/5 miles?
**Simplify and write improper fractions as mixed numbers. Exclude words in your answer**
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Question 5
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Ansi is making cakes for a big party. He uses 1/4 cup of oil for each cake. How many cakes can he make if he has a bottle of oil that has 8/9 cups in it?
**Simplify and write improper fractions as mixed numbers. Exclude words in your answer**
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Question 6
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Asia's dog eats 3/4 pounds of dog food each day. How many days will a 5/6-pound bag of dog food last?
**Simplify and write improper fractions as mixed numbers. Exclude words in your answer**