Fractions as Division

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What is a fraction?

Back

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

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How can fractions be used to represent division?

Back

A fraction 'a/b' can be interpreted as 'a divided by b'.

Front

If you have 60 ounces of applesauce and 5 jars, how much is in each jar?

Back

12 ounces.

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If you and 2 friends share 5 cookies, how many cookies does each person get?

Back

5/3 cookies.

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If a pitcher holds 3 gallons and is shared by 7 people, how much does each person get?

Back

3/7 gallon.

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

Back

5/4 miles.

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What does 5/6 represent in terms of division?

Back

5 divided by 6.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator.