The Kicking Cacti and the Sprinting Stingrays met in their town's annual kickball championship this year. They were so evenly matched that the game lasted 11 innings! The Stingrays had 3 pitchers, and each of them pitched for the same number of innings.
How long did each of the pitchers for the Stingrays pitch?
Write your answer as a proper fraction or mixed number.

The problem states that the game lasted for 11 innings and the Stingrays had 3 pitchers, with each pitching the same number of innings. To determine how long each pitcher pitched, we need to divide the total number of innings by the number of pitchers.

We divide 11 by 3:
\[
\frac{11}{3} = 3 \frac{2}{3}
\]

Thus, each pitcher for the Stingrays pitched \( 3 \frac{2}{3} \) innings.

Would you like further explanation or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to extend your understanding:
1. If there were 4 pitchers instead of 3, how many innings would each pitch?
2. How many innings would 2 pitchers pitch if the game lasted 10 innings?
3. What would happen if each pitcher only pitched 2 innings each?
4. How many innings would 5 pitchers pitch if the game lasted 15 innings?
5. How can you convert \( 3 \frac{2}{3} \) into an improper fraction?

**Tip:** When dividing whole numbers by a smaller number, always check if the division results in a whole number or a fraction to express it correctly!

The Kicking Cacti and the Sprinting Stingrays met in their town's annual kickball championship this year. They were so evenly matched that the game lasted 11 innings! The Stingrays had 3 pitchers, and each of them pitched for the same number of innings. How long did each of the pitchers for the Stingrays pitch? Write your answer as a proper fraction or mixed number.

Learn how to divide 11 innings equally among 3 pitchers using fractions. This problem focuses on the division of whole numbers, resulting in a mixed number. Suitable for students in Grades 5-6.

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