Fraction as Division

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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How can fractions be used to represent division?

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Fractions can represent division by showing how many equal parts a whole is divided into. For example, 3 divided by 4 can be represented as 3/4.

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What does it mean to share something equally?

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Sharing something equally means dividing it into equal parts so that each person receives the same amount.

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If 4 students share 7 pints of milk, how much does each student get?

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1 3/4 pints.

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What fraction represents 3 inches divided into 4 equal parts?

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3/4.

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How do you find the share of a whole when dividing among several people?

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Divide the total amount by the number of people sharing it.

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If 8 runners divide a 5-mile course equally, what fraction does each runner get?

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5/8.

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What is the total amount each person receives if 4 muffins are shared with 5 friends, divided into 6 equal parts?

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4/6.

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How do you convert a division problem into a fraction?

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Write the dividend as the numerator and the divisor as the denominator.

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If 8 people share 5 pounds of rice, how much does each person get?

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5/8 pounds.