Fractions as Division- show expressions & models on looseleaf

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

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To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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What does it mean to share equally?

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Sharing equally means dividing something into equal parts so that each person gets the same amount.

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If Sally made 60 ounces of applesauce and put it in 5 jars, how much is in each jar? Show the expression.

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60 ounces ÷ 5 jars = 12 ounces per jar.

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What is the expression for sharing 3 gallons of punch among 7 people?

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3 gallons ÷ 7 people = 3/7 gallons per person.

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How do you find out how many cookies each person gets when sharing?

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Divide the total number of cookies by the number of people sharing.

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If you and 2 friends share 5 cookies, how many cookies does each person get? Show the expression.

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5 cookies ÷ 3 people = 5/3 cookies per person.

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What is the expression for a relay team of 4 people running 5 miles?

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5 miles ÷ 4 people = 5/4 miles per person.

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How do you share 5 candy bars among 9 people?

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5 candy bars ÷ 9 people = 5/9 of a candy bar per person.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.