Module 4 Topic B Flashcard

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What is the result of 5 ÷ 4 expressed as a fraction?

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5/4

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What is the result of 3 ÷ 5 expressed as a fraction?

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3/5

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An ice cream shop uses 4 pints of ice cream to make 6 sundaes. How many pints of ice cream are used for each sundae?

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What is the definition of a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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What is the process of dividing fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by swapping its numerator and denominator.

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The result is 1.