A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

If Janet cuts a 3-foot sandwich into pieces of $$\frac{1}{2}$$ foot, how many pieces does she get?

She gets 6 pieces because $$3 \div \frac{1}{2} = 3 \times 2 = 6$$ .

If a car wash has $$\frac{1}{3}$$ gallon of soap for 7 days, how much should they use each day?

They should use $$\frac{1}{3} \div 7 = \frac{1}{21}$$ gallon of soap each day.

How much cat food does each of the 9 cats get if there is $$\frac{1}{4}$$ of a bag?

Each cat gets $$\frac{1}{4} \div 9 = \frac{1}{36}$$ of a bag of cat food.

If Josh has $$\frac{1}{2}$$ bag of chips for 7 days, how much is in each snack bag?

Each snack bag will have $$\frac{1}{2} \div 7 = \frac{1}{14}$$ of a bag of chips.

What is the result of $$\frac{1}{4} \div 4$$ ?

The result is $$\frac{1}{16}$$ .

What does it mean to divide a fraction by another fraction?

Dividing a fraction by another fraction involves multiplying by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

What is an example of a real-life situation where you might divide fractions?

An example is when sharing a pizza among friends, where each friend gets a fraction of the pizza.

Why is understanding fraction division important?

Understanding fraction division is important for solving real-world problems involving sharing, measuring, and distributing quantities.

What is a common mistake when dividing fractions?

A common mistake is forgetting to multiply by the reciprocal when dividing by a fraction.

Fraction Division Flashcards

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to divide a fraction by a whole number?

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Dividing a fraction by a whole number means to find out how many equal parts of the fraction fit into that whole number.

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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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How can you visualize fraction division?

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You can visualize fraction division using models like number lines or pie charts to show how parts are divided.

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What is the formula for dividing fractions?

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