Fractions as Division

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, in the fraction 1/2, 1 is the part and 2 is the whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you divide a whole into fractions?

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To divide a whole into fractions, you determine how many equal parts you want to create. For example, dividing a pizza into 4 equal slices means each slice is 1/4 of the pizza.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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What does it mean to share equally?

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Sharing equally means dividing something into equal parts so that everyone gets the same amount. For example, if 3 brownies are shared between 2 people, each person gets 1 1/2 brownies.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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How do you convert a fraction to a division expression?

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A fraction can be expressed as a division problem. For example, the fraction 3/4 can be written as 3 divided by 4.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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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. For example, 4 divided by 1/2 is the same as 4 times 2, which equals 8.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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How do you find the fraction of a quantity?

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To find the fraction of a quantity, multiply the quantity by the fraction. For example, to find 1/2 of 8, calculate 8 times 1/2, which equals 4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator. For example, 5/4 is an improper fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 1 1/2 is a mixed number, which means 1 whole and 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D