Interpreting Fractions as Division Practice

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What does it mean to interpret a fraction as division?

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Interpreting a fraction as division means understanding that a fraction represents the division of the numerator by the denominator. For example, 3/4 means 3 divided by 4.

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How do you divide a quantity among a certain number of people?

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To divide a quantity among a certain number of people, you take the total amount and divide it by the number of people sharing it. This can be represented as a fraction.

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What is the fraction representation of 5 divided by 3?

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The fraction representation of 5 divided by 3 is 5/3.

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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 of punch.

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How do you find the amount each person receives when sharing a total equally?

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To find the amount each person receives when sharing a total equally, divide the total amount by the number of people.

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What is the result of dividing 3 brownies between 2 people?

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The result is 3/2 brownies, meaning each person gets 1.5 brownies.

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How can you express the fraction 3/4 in words?

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3/4 can be expressed as '3 divided by 4'.

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What is the process for converting a division problem into a fraction?

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To convert a division problem into a fraction, place the dividend (the number being divided) as the numerator and the divisor (the number you are dividing by) as the denominator.

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If Ms. Ruiz buys 8 pizzas for 15 teachers, how much pizza does each teacher get?

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Each teacher gets 8/15 of a pizza.

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What is the significance of the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.