If Mr. Morales divides $$\frac{1}{2}$$ pound of butter into 4 bowls, how much butter is in each bowl?

Each bowl contains $$\frac{1}{8}$$ pound of butter.

What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

Dividing by a fraction means multiplying by its reciprocal. For example, dividing by $$\frac{1}{4}$$ is the same as multiplying by 4.

How do you express the division of a whole number by a fraction?

You can express it as a multiplication: For example, $$3 \div \frac{1}{2}$$ is the same as $$3 \times 2$$ .

What is the formula for dividing fractions?

The formula is: $$\frac{a}{b} \div \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a}{b} \times \frac{d}{c}$$ .

What is the result of $$\frac{2}{3} \div 2$$ ?

The result is $$\frac{1}{3}$$ .

How do you find the number of pieces when dividing a whole by a fraction?

You multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction. For example, to find how many $$\frac{1}{4}$$ pieces are in 1 whole, calculate 1 x 4 = 4.

What is the relationship between division and multiplication in fractions?

Division of fractions can be converted to multiplication by using the reciprocal of the divisor.

Dividing Unit Fractions and Whole Numbers Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a unit fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

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How do you divide a whole number by a unit fraction?

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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12 pieces.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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

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18 servings.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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The result is 6.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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