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 the fraction 14/3 represent in a real-world context?

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14/3 can represent a situation where 14 items are divided into 3 equal groups, such as cutting 14 feet of ribbon into 3 pieces.

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If Paul has 9 chicken nuggets and shares them equally with his sister, how many does each get?

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What is the result of dividing 4 by 5?

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If there are 6 granola bars and 12 kids, how many bars does each kid get?

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How much paint is used on each chair if 5 gallons are used for 12 chairs?

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions can be seen as a way to express division. For example, the fraction 3/4 means 3 divided by 4.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered or taken from the whole.

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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 the whole is divided into.