Fractions as Division

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What does the fraction \( \frac{a}{b} \) represent in terms of division?

Back

The fraction \( \frac{a}{b} \) represents the division expression \( a \div b \).

Front

How can you express the multiplication of a number by a fraction, such as \( 3 \times \frac{1}{3} \)?

Back

It can be expressed as \( \frac{3}{3} \) which equals 1.

Front

What is the result of dividing 10 by 25?

Back

The result is \( \frac{10}{25} \) or simplified to \( \frac{2}{5} \).

Front

How do you convert the fraction \( \frac{9}{8} \) into a mixed number?

Back

The mixed number is 1 1/8.

Front

What is the division expression for the fraction \( \frac{1}{2} \)?

Back

The division expression is \( 1 \div 2 \).

Front

If 8 friends share 1 pizza, how much does each person get?

Back

Each person gets \( \frac{1}{8} \) of the pizza.

Front

What is the relationship between fractions and division?

Back

Fractions can be interpreted as division, where the numerator is divided by the denominator.

Front

How do you simplify the fraction \( \frac{10}{25} \)?

Back

You can simplify it by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 5, resulting in \( \frac{2}{5} \).

Front

What is the process to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.

Front

What does the term 'equally' mean in the context of sharing?

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'Equally' means dividing something into equal parts so that each person receives the same amount.