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, 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 sections that are 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, for the fraction 3/4, you calculate 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions are a way to represent division. When you divide a number by another number, you can express the result as a fraction.

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If 3 brownies are shared equally between 2 people, how many brownies does each person get?

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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What is the process to share 20 ounces of dough among 6 pizza crusts?

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How do you calculate the amount each person gets when sharing a total?

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What is the formula for dividing a whole into equal parts?

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The formula is: Amount per person = Total amount ÷ Number of people.