Dividing Fractions Word Problems
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a fraction?
Back
A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).
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CCSS.3.NF.A.1
CCSS.3.NF.A.2B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?
Back
To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number. For example, 1/2 ÷ 4 = 1/(2*4) = 1/8.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to divide a whole number by a fraction?
Back
Dividing a whole number by a fraction is the same as multiplying the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction. For example, 6 ÷ (1/3) = 6 * 3 = 18.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the amount per person when sharing equally?
Back
To find the amount per person, divide the total amount by the number of people. For example, if you have 1/2 cup of cheese for 3 bowls, you calculate 1/2 ÷ 3 = 1/6.
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CCSS.5.NF.B.3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the reciprocal of a fraction?
Back
The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 1/4 is 4/1.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?
Back
To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator. For example, 2 1/3 = (2*3 + 1)/3 = 7/3.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the process of simplifying a fraction?
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Simplifying a fraction involves dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). For example, 4/8 simplifies to 1/2.
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