Fraction Operation Word Problems

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What is a fraction?

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What operation would you use to find out how much each person gets when sharing a total amount?

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Division. You divide the total amount by the number of people.

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If 3/4 of a group of children had an apple, how do you find out how many had an apple?

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How do you find the difference between two fractions?

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To find the difference, you need a common denominator and then subtract the numerators.

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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Multiply the fraction by the reciprocal of the whole number.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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