Artifact 2- Division with Unit Fractions

A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as $$\frac{1}{2}$$ or $$\frac{1}{3}$$ .

To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number. For example, $$\frac{1}{3} \text{ divided by } 4 = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{12}$$ .

The equation is $$\text{Fraction} \text{ divided by } \text{Number of people}$$ .

The equation is $$\frac{1}{3} \text{ divided by } 4 = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{12}$$ .

Julie can cut 12 pieces, calculated as $$6 \text{ divided by } \frac{1}{2} = 6 \times 2 = 12$$ .

The result is $$\frac{1}{18}$$ .

Each facility receives $$\frac{1}{10}$$ ton.

Each person eats $$\frac{1}{12}$$ of the lasagna.

To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, $$\frac{a}{b} \text{ divided by } \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a}{b} \times \frac{d}{c}$$ .

Sharing a fraction equally means dividing the fraction by the number of people sharing it.