Unit Fraction Word Problems

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, representing one part of a whole divided into equal parts.

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number.

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What is the process to find how much each person gets when sharing a fraction?

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To find how much each person gets when sharing a fraction, divide the fraction by the number of people sharing.

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If you have a fraction of a quantity, how do you find the total quantity?

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To find the total quantity from a fraction, divide the known quantity by the fraction.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions represent division; the fraction a/b can be interpreted as 'a divided by b'.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the formula to find the number of servings in a total quantity?

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The formula is: Total Quantity ÷ Serving Size = Number of Servings.

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How do you find the total number of items when given a fraction of the total?

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To find the total number of items when given a fraction, divide the number of items by the fraction.

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What is the method to solve word problems involving fractions?

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Identify the question, translate the words into mathematical expressions, and then solve using appropriate operations.