What is a fraction?
Fractions as Division

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).
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How can fractions be used to represent division?
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Fractions can represent division by showing how many parts of a whole are being considered. For example, 1/2 means 1 divided by 2.
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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.
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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.
5.
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How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?
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To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.
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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?
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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a rope is cut into equal pieces, how do you find the length of each piece?
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Divide the total length of the rope by the number of pieces.
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