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Dividing Unit Fractions by Whole Numbers

Dividing Unit Fractions by Whole Numbers

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Mathematics

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a unit fraction?

Back

A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you divide a unit fraction by a whole number?

Back

To divide a unit fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number. For example, 1/4 ÷ 3 = 1/(4*3) = 1/12.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The result of dividing a fraction by a whole number is a smaller fraction, where the denominator is multiplied by the whole number.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If you have 1/3 of a pizza and 4 people want to share it equally, how much pizza does each person get?

Back

Each person gets 1/12 of the whole pizza.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula for dividing fractions?

Back

The formula for dividing fractions is: a/b ÷ c/d = a/b * d/c, where a/b is the first fraction and c/d is the second fraction.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between division and multiplication in fractions?

Back

Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. For example, a/b ÷ c/d = a/b * d/c.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you simplify the fraction 1/36?

Back

1/36 is already in its simplest form, as the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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