Question

A farmer will divide a 1/4 acre plot of land into three equal-sized sections what will be the size of each section?

Five friends will share equally 1/2 yard if felt for an art project.  How much felt will each friend get?

Answer 1

#1) 1/4/3
1/4*1/3
=1/12
#2 1/2/5
1/2*1/5
=1/10

Answer 2

1/4:3= 1/4•1/3=1/12acre - size of each section

1/2•1/5=1/10yard