Divide whole numbers by mixed numbers and fractions with models of boxes and marbles.
[i]Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections. [/i]
If 40 marbles filled [math]\frac{5}{8}[/math] of a box, describe how you would find out how many marbles would fill 1 box.
If 34 marbles filled [math]5\frac{2}{3}[/math] of a box, describe how you would find out how many marbles would fill 1 box.