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

What is the result of dividing 9 chicken nuggets between 2 people?

Each person will get $$\frac{9}{2}$$ or 4.5 chicken nuggets.

What is the relationship between division and fractions?

Division can be expressed as a fraction. For example, $$a \div b = \frac{a}{b}$$ .

How do you simplify the fraction $$\frac{6}{12}$$ ?

$$\frac{6}{12}$$ simplifies to $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

What is the first step in solving a division word problem?

The first step is to identify the total amount and the number of equal parts.

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

Divide the total amount by the number of people sharing. For example, if there are 12 granola bars and 6 kids, each kid gets $$\frac{12}{6} = 2$$ bars.

What does it mean to share equally?

Sharing equally means dividing a total amount into the same number of parts for each person.

If a recipe calls for 3 cups of flour and you want to make half the recipe, how much flour do you need?

You need $$\frac{3}{2}$$ cups of flour, which is 1.5 cups.

What is the importance of understanding fractions in real life?

Understanding fractions helps in everyday situations like cooking, sharing, and measuring.

Fractions as Division Word Problems Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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How do you divide a whole into fractions?

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CCSS.1.G.A.3

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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How do you solve a division word problem involving fractions?

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the quotient of 15 divided by 5?

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The quotient of 15 divided by 5 is 3.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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If you have 4 gallons of juice and 5 pitchers, how much juice is in each pitcher?

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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How do you express 5 divided by 9 as a fraction?

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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