5.NF.3 and 7 Retrieval 2

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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What does it mean to divide a quantity among people?

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Dividing a quantity among people means to share the total amount equally, so each person receives the same portion.

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How do you find the amount each person gets when sharing a total?

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To find the amount each person gets, divide the total amount by the number of people sharing it.

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If a pitcher holds 3 gallons and is shared by 7 people, how do you calculate the amount each person gets?

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Divide 3 gallons by 7 people: 3 ÷ 7 = 3/7 gallons.

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What is the formula to find the number of servings in a total amount?

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Number of servings = Total amount ÷ Size of each serving.

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

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To find this, divide 6 cups by 1/3 cup: 6 ÷ (1/3) = 6 × 3 = 18 servings.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions can be understood as division; for example, 1/2 means 1 divided by 2.

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What is a gallon?

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A gallon is a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 128 fluid ounces or about 3.785 liters.

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What does 'sharing equally' mean in terms of fractions?

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Sharing equally means that each person receives the same fraction of the total amount.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.