Unit 3 Review: Fractions as Division

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you represent division as a fraction?

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A division problem can be represented as a fraction where the numerator is the number being divided and the denominator is the number you are dividing by.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered or shared.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in the whole.

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How can you express 10/7 in division form?

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10/7 can be expressed as 10 ÷ 7.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 8/10?

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8/10 is equivalent to 8 ÷ 10.

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If you have 5 gallons of paint for 12 chairs, how much paint is used per chair?

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5/12 of a gallon of paint is used on each chair.

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What does it mean if a fraction is improper?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the numerator of the proper fraction.