Word problem involving fraction and division

Question

A group of 12 people will equally split 2/3 pounds of a rare spice. How much spice will each person get?

 

Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

Hi Janae,

 

(2/3) ÷ 12 = 

 

(2/3) x (1/12) = 

 

2/(3x12) = 

 

2/36 =

 

1/18

 

Each person will receive 1/18 pound of the rare spice.

Answer 2

 

2/3 lbs  divided among 12 people

 

so,  (2/3) / 12    

 

this can be written as  2/3 * 1/12  = 2/36   factor num and denom by 2  

 

each person would get  1/18 lb