Fractions as Division

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What is a fraction?

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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, 3/4 means 3 divided by 4.

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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 a whole.

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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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If 3 gallons of punch are shared among 7 people, how much does each person get?

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Each person gets 3/7 gallons.

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If 60 ounces of applesauce are divided into 5 jars, how much is in each jar?

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Each jar contains 12 ounces.

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What fraction represents 4 out of 5 parts?

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The fraction 4/5 represents 4 parts out of a total of 5 parts.

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If 9 people share 5 candy bars, how much does each person get?

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Each person gets 5/9 of a candy bar.

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How do you find out how many buses are needed for 72 people if each bus holds 25 people?

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Divide 72 by 25, which equals 2.88. Since you can't have a fraction of a bus, round up to 3 buses.