Unit 3 Review: Fractions as Division

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts being considered or the number of things being shared.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How can a fraction be expressed as a division problem?

Back

A fraction a/b can be expressed as the division problem a ÷ b.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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2/4 is an equivalent fraction of 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

Front

What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.

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

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Dividing a whole number by a fraction is the same as multiplying the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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If you have 3 brownies and share them equally between 2 people, how much does each person get?

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Each person gets 3/2 brownies.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

Front

What is the relationship between division and fractions?

Back

Division can be represented by fractions, where the numerator is the dividend and the denominator is the divisor.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3