5.3I and 5.3J Read and Understand Fraction Division Models

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What is the result of dividing a whole number by a fraction?

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When you divide a whole number by a fraction, you multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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It represents how many 1/3 portions can be made from 3 whole units.

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How do you represent dividing a fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a fraction by a whole number, you multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number.

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It means you are dividing half of something into 4 equal parts.

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What does the model of dividing a whole into equal parts help to visualize?

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It helps to visualize how many times a fraction fits into a whole.

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It means you are finding out how many 1/4 pieces can be made from 3 whole units.

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How can you represent dividing a fraction by another fraction?

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You can represent it by multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.