Fractions as Division Word Problems

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How can fractions be expressed as division?

Back

A fraction 'a/b' can be expressed as the division of 'a' by 'b', meaning 'a ÷ b'.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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What does it mean to share equally?

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To share equally means to divide something into equal parts so that each person gets the same amount.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If 14 is divided by 2, what is the result?

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The result is 7.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.6

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How do you find out how much each person gets when sharing?

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Divide the total amount by the number of people sharing.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the equivalent of 4/9 in division form?

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4/9 is equivalent to 4 ÷ 9.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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If 5 candy bars are shared among 9 people, how much does each person get?

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Each person gets 5/9 of a candy bar.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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What is the result of 14 divided by 3?

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The result is 14/3 or 4 and 2/3.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is the meaning of the numerator in a fraction?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B