Fractions as Division

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What does the fraction 2/3 represent in a real-world situation?

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Cut 2 pieces of equal length from 3 yds of ribbon.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If 4 friends share 2 apples, how much does each friend get?

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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What does the fraction 4/5 represent in a sharing situation?

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5 friends share 4 packs of cards.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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What mathematical operation does the fraction 4/5 represent?

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4 ÷ 5.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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If a race course is 3 miles long and 4 students run equal distances, how far does each student run?

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you convert a fraction to a division problem?

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A fraction a/b can be expressed as a ÷ b.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction, representing how many parts are being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction, representing the total number of equal parts.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How can you visualize the fraction 1/2?

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1/2 can be visualized as dividing a whole into 2 equal parts and taking 1 part.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2A