three children want to share 6 1/2 candy bars so that each gets the same amount. How many candy bars can each child have?

To find out how many candy bars each child can have, we need to divide the total number of candy bars (6 1/2) by the number of children (3).

1. Convert the mixed number \(6 \frac{1}{2}\) into an improper fraction:
\[
6 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{13}{2}
\]

2. Now, divide \( \frac{13}{2} \) by 3:
\[
\frac{13}{2} \div 3 = \frac{13}{2} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{13}{6}
\]

So, each child gets \( \frac{13}{6} \) candy bars. 

To express this as a mixed number:
\[
\frac{13}{6} = 2 \frac{1}{6}
\]

Therefore, each child gets \( 2 \frac{1}{6} \) candy bars.

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are five questions to explore further:
1. How do you convert improper fractions to mixed numbers?
2. What happens if there are more children and fewer candy bars?
3. How would the division change if one candy bar was taken away?
4. How can we check if the division was done correctly?
5. What if each child also wanted to share the remaining part equally?

**Tip:** When dividing fractions, remember to multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

Three children want to share 6 1/2 candy bars so that each gets the same amount. How many candy bars can each child have?

Learn how to divide 6 1/2 candy bars equally among 3 children with this step-by-step guide. This problem covers key concepts like converting mixed numbers to improper fractions and dividing fractions. Perfect for Grades 5-6 students.

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