5.NF.7 Divide unit fractions by whole

Front

What is a unit fraction?

Back

A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a whole number, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

Front

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

Back

To divide a unit fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number. For example, 1/2 ÷ 2 = 1/(2*2) = 1/4.

Front

What is the result of 1/2 ÷ 2?

Back

1/4

Front

If you have 1/4 of a pizza and you divide it among 5 friends, how much does each friend get?

Back

1/20 of the pizza.

Front

What happens to the size of a fraction when you divide it by a whole number?

Back

The size of the fraction becomes smaller.

Front

What is the answer to 1/2 ÷ 3?

Back

1/6

Front

If Tina has 1/2 quart of iced tea and pours it into 3 glasses, how much is in each glass?

Back

1/6 quart of iced tea.

Front

What is the general rule for dividing fractions by whole numbers?

Back

When dividing a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator by that whole number.

Front

What is 1/4 ÷ 5?

Back

1/20

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If you divide a fraction by a larger whole number, what can you expect the result to be?

Back

The result will be a smaller fraction.