Dividing Unit Fractions

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

Back

It means to find how many times the whole number fits into the fraction, resulting in a smaller amount than the original fraction.

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

Back

A smaller unit fraction.

Front

What is 1/8 ÷ 5?

Back

1/40

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If two friends share 1/2 of a pineapple equally, what fraction does each friend get?

Back

1/4

Front

How many one-third cup servings are in 6 cups of pecans?

Back

18

Front

When dividing a fraction by a whole number, what should your model represent?

Back

An amount less than one whole.

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What is a unit fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is 1, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

Front

How do you visualize dividing a fraction?

Back

By using models like pie charts or number lines to show how the fraction is split.

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What happens to the size of a fraction when you divide it by a whole number?

Back

The size of the fraction decreases.

Front

If you have 1/4 and divide it by 2, what do you get?

Back

1/8