This video demonstrates how to perform operations when the quantities cannot be represented by whole numbers. we will begin by exploring how to multiply and divide fractions using a real world experience: A family just got a puppy. How much wood do they need for the walls of a doghouse?

Originally released by Apperson, 2013. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 30, 2015.

What Advice Would You Share with Young People Entering Your Profession? (1:04); --Describe Your Workplace Atmosphere (1:13); -- What Certification, Continuing Education, or Training Does Your Profession Require? (1:42); -- What Does it Take to Succeed in Your Profession? (1:47); -- What We Know vs. What We Need to Know (6:59); -- How Many Pieces of Wood Can I Get Out of a Single Board? (2:56); -- How Much Wood do I Need to Buy for the Walls of a Doghouse? (2:46); -- In Conclusion... (0:57); .