1. Dividing a fraction by a whole number
Peanut Popcorn MODELS
Dividing a fraction by a whole number
Let’s Be Rational- CMP3

2. Peanut Model – Example
We have half a pound of peanuts to split evenly among 4 students.
How much of the pound of peanuts does each student get?
𝟏 𝟐 ÷𝟒= 𝟏 𝟖
Student 1
Student 2
Student 3
Student 4

3. POPCORN Model – Example
We have three-fifths of a container of popcorn to split evenly among 2 students.
How much of the container of popcorn does each student get?
𝟑 𝟓 ÷𝟐= 𝟑 𝟏𝟎
Student 1
Student 2