Fractions as Division

Front

What does the fraction 3/4 represent in terms of division?

Back

3 divided by 4.

Front

If a relay team of 4 people runs 5 miles, how many miles does each person run?

Back

1 1/4 miles.

Front

How much of a candy bar does each of the 9 people get if they share 5 candy bars equally?

Back

5/9 of a candy bar.

Front

If 8 people share 3 pints of ice cream equally, how much does each person get?

Back

3/8 of a pint of ice cream.

Front

How much pond water will John and his partner get if 40 fluid ounces are shared among 10 pairs of students?

Back

4 fluid ounces.

Front

What is the definition of a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

How do you convert a fraction to a division expression?

Back

A fraction a/b can be expressed as a divided by b.

Front

What is the process to find how much each person gets when sharing equally?

Back

Divide the total amount by the number of people sharing.