6.2E fractions as division

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What does it mean to express a fraction as a division?

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Expressing a fraction as a division means writing the fraction a/b as the division of a by b, which can be represented as a ÷ b.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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How do you simplify the expression (12 + 6) ÷ 2?

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To simplify (12 + 6) ÷ 2, first add 12 and 6 to get 18, then divide 18 by 2 to get 9.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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If Amy has 5 yards of border and makes 4 equal sections, how do you find the length of one section?

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To find the length of one section, divide the total length of the border (5 yards) by the number of sections (4), which gives 5 ÷ 4 = 1.25 yards.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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Which expression does NOT equal the length of one of Amy's sections if she has 5 yards for 4 sections?

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The expression 4 + 5 does NOT equal the length of one of the sections, as it equals 9, which is greater than 5.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/12?

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The equivalent fractions of 3/12 include 1/4 and 6/24.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How can you determine if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value when simplified or cross-multiplied.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the process of simplifying a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3 and 12?

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The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3 and 12 is 3.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/12?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/12 is 0.25.