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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 16:
Dividing Simple
Fractions and Whole Numbers
Mathematics – Grade 5
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 16: Dividing Simple Fractions and Whole Numbers
First Edition, 2020

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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 16:
Dividing Simple
Fractions and Whole Numbers
Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the Math Grade 5 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module 16 on

Dividing Simple Fractions and Whole Numbers!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators from both public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or
facilitator in helping the learners to meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum
while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also
aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a Facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the Learner:
Welcome to the Mathematics 5 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module 16 on
Dividing Simple Fractions and Whole Numbers !

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active
learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part is composed of a 10-item activity to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%) you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways: a story, a
song, a poem, a problem opener, an activity,
or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the answers
to the exercises using the Answer Key at the
end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or fill in the blank

sentence/paragraph to process what you
have learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity that will help

you transfer your new knowledge or skill in
real-life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is another 10-item task that aims to

evaluate your level of mastery in achieving
the learning competency.

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 Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given
to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain a deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

In this module, you are going to gain an understanding on dividing whole

number by a fraction and vice versa and simple fractions by another fraction.
Learning division of fractions is important simply because we always encounter daily
real-life problems involving fractions.

After going through this module, you are expected to divide whole numbers by
a fraction and vice versa and simple fractions by another fraction.

What I Know

Below are test items on division of fractions, which surely you already have an idea
about. Find out if you still remember!

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Use your activity notebook.
2 1
1) What is the quotient of ÷ ?
3 3
1 2 1
A. B. C. 2 D. 2
2 6 3

8 1
2) Find the quotient of ÷ ?
5 5
1
A. 7 B. 8 C. 9 D. 9
25

1
3) Divide 9 by .
6
1
A. 55 B. 54 C. 53 D.54
6

1
4) Find the quotient of 8÷ ?
3
1
A. 22 B. 23 C. 24 D. 24
3

3 2
5) What is the quotient of ÷ ?
8 8
6 4 3 6
A. B. C. D.
64 3 2 64

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6) Divide 25 by .
5
1
A. 125 B. 5 C. 126 D. 125
5
1
7) What is the quotient of ÷ 9?
9

1 1
A. 81 B. C. 18 D. 81
81 9

7 2
8) Find the quotient of ÷ .
8 5

1 3 3 14
A. 2 B. 2 C. 2 D.
6 8 16 40

9) 40 is the quotient of what division fraction?

3 3 1 8 5
A. 24 ÷ B. 15 ÷ C. 12 ÷ D. ÷
5 7 5 2 3

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10) 8 is the quotient of the division fraction________?
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2 5 4 15 1 2 9
A. ÷6 B. ÷ C. ÷ D. ÷
9 12 5 14 8 3 5

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 Lesson Dividing Simple Fractions
1 and Whole Numbers

What’s In

In the previous module, you have learned the reciprocal of a number and the
multiplicative inverse of each other. To find the reciprocal of a fraction, interchange
the numerator and denominator. Let us have a review of the previous lesson;
𝟐 𝟐 𝟑
Let us take . The reciprocal of is .
𝟑 𝟑 𝟐
2 3 6
Multiplying the number and its reciprocal, we have × = = 1.
3 2 6
𝟐 3
So, and are reciprocals or the multiplicative inverse of each other.
𝟑 2

Let us study the example below:

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If × = 1 , what is the missing factor?
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If × 7 5 = 1, 𝑤ℎ𝑦 ? 𝐸𝑥𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑖𝑛.
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Remember,
If the product of two numbers is 1, then they are reciprocals of one another.

What’s New

Lesson 1 : Dividing Whole Number by a Fraction and Vice Versa

Lesson 2: Dividing Simple Fractions by another Fraction

Study the examples below on dividing whole number by a fraction and vice versa.

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 𝟑 𝟒 𝟓 𝟐𝟎 𝟐
𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏) 𝟒÷ = 𝒙 = 𝒐𝒓 𝟔
𝟓 𝟏 𝟑 𝟑 𝟑

𝟒 𝟐 𝟒 𝟑 𝟏𝟐 𝟔
Lesson 2) ÷𝟑= 𝒙 = 𝒐𝒓
𝟕 𝟕 𝟐 𝟏𝟒 𝟕

You may try to solve apply to solve the problem below:

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Lesson 1) Jose has 2 hectares of farmland. He wants to subdivide it into
3
hectares to plant different crops. Into how many parts can he divide
his farmland?

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Lesson 2) A meter rope is to be cut into pieces that are meter long. How
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many pieces can be cut from the rope?

Solve this problems in your activity notebook. Then compare your answer with the
solution below.

What Is It

Looking back at the problems above we should write first the number sentence
to identify the dividend and the divisor.

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Lesson 1) Jose has 2 hectares of farmland. He wants to subdivide it into
3
hectares to plant different
𝟐 crops. Into how many parts can he divide
The number sentence
his farmland? is 2 ÷ =n
𝟑

In your number sentence change the whole number into a fraction by writing
the denominator which is 1. To divide fractions, change the divisor to its reciprocal
and change the operation to multiplication. Then multiply both the numerator then
the denominator.

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For example: To divide 2 ÷ 3;
2 2 3
2÷ = × =n Change the whole number to a fraction with a denominator of 1.
3 1 2

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2 3
× =n Find the reciprocal of the denominator and change the operation sign to
1 2
multiplication
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=n multiply the fractions
2

3 = n or n= 3 reduce the answer to the lowest term.

Just follow the steps on how to divide whole number by a fraction.

➢ To divide the whole number by a fraction:

a) Change the whole number to a fraction with a denominator of 1.
b) Change the divisor to its reciprocal and also the operation to
multiplication.
c) Multiply both the numerator and denominator.
d) Reduce the answer to the lowest term, if necessary.

5 1
Lesson 2) A meter rope is to be cut into pieces that are meter long. How
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many pieces can be cut from the rope?

5 1
The number sentence is ÷ 12 = N
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In your number sentence, change the divisor to its reciprocal and change the
operation to multiplication. Then multiply both the numerator then the denominator.

5 1 5 12
Solution: ÷ =6 x
6 12 1

5 𝑥 12 60 10
= = = or 10
6𝑥1 6 1

1 5
So 10 pieces, each meter long, can be cut from a meter rope.
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Another example:

𝟑 𝟑
1) Divide: ÷
𝟖 𝟓

Solution:
𝟑 𝟑 𝟑 𝟓
÷ = ×
𝟖 𝟓 𝟖 𝟑

3 5 15 5
× = or
8 3 24 8

Always change the answer to lowest term or simplify the answer.

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Independent Activity 1

For mastery and deeper understanding, perform the activity below.

Remember these steps on how to divide simple fractions:

a. to divide simple fractions, change the divisor to its reciprocal,

b. change the division sign to multiplication sign,
c. multiply the numerators then multiply the denominators; and
d.express the answer in the lowest term, if necessary.

Directions: Solve each problem and write the letter that corresponds to your answer
on the blank below.

What’s More

V 4 1 11 2 3 2
÷ E ÷ N ÷
5 7 12 5 9 9

5 9
D 7÷ 11 I 15
÷5

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

2 3 3 3 2 7 1 2
155 55 155 224 12 155
25 25

Independent Activity 2

Test your skills again. Find the missing number that will complete the expressions.

Directions: Divide the following fractions. Fill each box with the correct number.

2 1 2 6 3 1 18 5
1) ÷ = × = 4) 35 ÷ = × =
8 3 8 1 5 5 5

7 3 7 7 49 12 12 1 12
2) ÷ = × = 5) ÷5= × =
11 7 11 17 17

3 4 4
3) 4÷ = × =3
4 3

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 What I Have Learned

Let us checked how far you have understood the two lessons 1 and 2.
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A. Apply what you have learned to the given expressions: 2÷ =?
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1) The whole number 2 will be changed to: _____

𝟐
2) The reciprocal of is ∶ __________
𝟗
3) The quotient is: ___________

5 2
B. If the given fraction form is : ÷ , what is the quotient?
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1) Which fraction will be changed to its reciprocal form? ________

2) Give the product of the numerator: ________
3) Give the product of the denominator: _______
4) Finally, what is the quotient of the given expression? ______

What I Can Do

Do you still need more practice? Here is another. I know you can do it!

Directions: Find the quotient, and reduce the answer to the lowest term.

1 5
1) ÷ 4 = _______ 6) 8 ÷ = ________
7 8

2 1
2) 6 ÷ = _______ 7) 3 ÷ = ________
7 6

3 3 2
3) ÷ 5 = _______ 8) ÷ = ________
5 4 5

7 5 10 1
4) ÷ = _______ 9) ÷ 3 = ______
9 6 9

10 3 1
5) ÷ = ______ 10) ÷ 3 = ______
12 4 3

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 Assessment

Are you confident now to take the test? Very well! Now enjoy answering!
Test I. Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
11 3
1) Find the quotient of ÷ .
12 4
2 33 33 1
A. 1 B. C. 1 D. 1
9 48 48 9
5 4
2) What is the quotient of ÷ ?
12 5
20 25 9 15
A. B. C. D.
60 48 7 24
1
3) Divide 12 by .
5
A. 55 B. 50 C. 60 D. 40
3
4) Divide 15 by .
7
A. 34 B. 35 C. 36 D. 37
2 1
5) Find the missing dividend to complete this number sentence: ÷ = .
9 27
A. 7 B. 6 C. 3 D. 5
Test II. Directions: Match the items in Column A with their corresponding answers
in Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

Column A Column B
2 3
1) ÷4 A.
5 6
5 1
2) 7 ÷ B.
7 10
4 2 4
3) ÷ C. 95
9 3

5 1 1
4) ÷ D. 72
6 8

4 2
5) 6 ÷ E. 63
5

2
F. 3

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 Additional Activities

Directions: Supply the missing number to complete the number sentence

correctly.
Write your answer on the box.

7 7 4 2
1) ÷ = 6) ÷ 3=
9 3 5

2 1 4 2
2) 8 ÷ = 7) ÷ 7=
2 9

1
3) 2 ÷ 8
=
2
8) 5 ÷ =
3
2 2
4) ÷ =9 9) ÷ 4 = 10
3

3 3 2 2 1
5) ÷ = 10) ÷ = or
5 20 8 16 8

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What I have Learned
What I Can Do
2
A. 2 ÷ =? 1 4
9 1) 6)12 4/5
28 5
2
1. 1 42
9 2) or 21 7)18
2
2. 2
2 9 18 3 7
3. =9 3) 8) 1
1
x 2= 2 25 8
42 14 1
5 2 4) or 9) 3
B. 45 15 3
8
÷ 7= ?
2 ⬚ 40 4 1
1. 7
= 7/2 7 5) or 1 or 1
36 36 9
2. Numerator= 35
1
3. Denominator= 16 10)
9
5 7 35 3
4. x = or 2
8 2 16 16
Independent Activity 1 Assessment
Additional
D I V I D E N D Activities
What I Know 1
Test I 1) 3
1. C 1. A 1
2) 2
2. B 2. B
Independent Activity 2 3) 16
3. B 3. C
2 1 2 3 6 4. C 4) 6
1. ÷ = × = 4. B
8 3 8 1 8
5. C 5) 4
5. B
7 3 7 7 49 1
2. ÷ = × = 6. A
11 7 11 3 33 6.) 1 5
7. B Test II 5
3 4 4 16 7)19
3. 4 ÷ = × = 8. C
4 1 3 3 1. B
1
8) 7 2
9. A 2. C
3 1 18 5 90
4. 3 ÷ = × =
5 5 5 1 5 10. C 9) 5
3. F
12 12 1 12 4. E 10) 2
5. ÷5= × =
17 17 5 85
5. D
Answer Key
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Lumbre, Angelina P. and Alvin C. Ursua. 2016. 21st Century Mathletes 5 Textbook.
Quezon City: Vibal Group, Inc,.

Perez, Marjoseph H. and Donnel P. Placer. 2016. 21st Century Mathletes 6 Textbook.
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Yusuf. 2020. "Multiplying And Dividing Fraction". Slideshare.Net.

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