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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How can fractions be expressed as division?

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Fractions can be expressed as division by interpreting the numerator as the dividend and the denominator as the divisor. For example, the fraction 3/4 can be expressed as 3 ÷ 4.

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What does it mean to divide a whole into equal parts?

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Dividing a whole into equal parts means splitting it into smaller sections that are all the same size. For example, if you divide a pizza into 4 equal slices, each slice is 1/4 of the pizza.

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How do you find the value of a fraction?

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To find the value of a fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, to find the value of 3/4, calculate 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75.

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What is the relationship between division and fractions?

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The relationship is that division can be represented as a fraction. For example, dividing 10 by 2 can be written as the fraction 10/2.

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How do you solve a division problem using fractions?

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To solve a division problem using fractions, convert the division into a fraction and simplify if possible. For example, 12 ÷ 3 can be written as 12/3 = 4.

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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, 6 ÷ (1/2) = 6 x 2 = 12.

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How do you share items equally using fractions?

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To share items equally, divide the total number of items by the number of people sharing. For example, if 8 cookies are shared among 4 people, each person gets 8 ÷ 4 = 2 cookies.

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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, 2 1/2 is a mixed number, where 2 is the whole number and 1/2 is the fraction.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder becomes the numerator of the fraction.