3.1 Fractions as Division

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What does the fraction 14/3 represent in a real-life situation?

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Renee has 14 feet of ribbon that she cuts into 3 pieces.

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True or False: When writing a division problem as a fraction, the numerator is always the number of things being shared.

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True

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What is the division problem represented by the fraction 10/7?

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10 ÷ 7

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What is the division problem represented by the fraction 8/10?

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8 ÷ 10

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Which situation does the fraction 4/5 represent?

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5 friends share 4 packs of cards.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole or a division of quantities.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number that represents how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number that represents the total number of equal parts.

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How can you express the division of 12 by 4 as a fraction?

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12 ÷ 4 or 12/4.

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What does it mean if a fraction is equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value or proportion.