Fractions as Division

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What is a fraction?

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How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

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To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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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 each person gets the same amount.

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How do you represent sharing 2 apples among 4 friends as a fraction?

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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How do you find a fraction of a whole number?

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To find a fraction of a whole number, multiply the whole number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator.

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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 the result over the original denominator.

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If 6 brownies are shared by 7 people, how much does each person get?

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It represents 6 items being shared among 5 people, meaning each person gets more than 1 item.