NC.5.NF.3 Division of Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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Dividing fractions involves multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal (flipped version) of the second fraction.

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How do you find the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by swapping its numerator and denominator.

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What is the reciprocal of 3/4?

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The reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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How do you divide 1/2 by 1/4?

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To divide 1/2 by 1/4, multiply 1/2 by the reciprocal of 1/4, which is 4/1. So, 1/2 ÷ 1/4 = 1/2 × 4/1 = 2.

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If you have 7 packages of crackers and divide them among 4 people, how do you calculate the amount each person gets?

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You divide 7 by 4, which equals 1 and 3/4 packages per person.

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What is the result of dividing 50 by 3?

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The result of dividing 50 by 3 is 16 and 2/3.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 3/4.

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How can you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator and express the remainder as a fraction.

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What is the importance of understanding division of fractions?

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Understanding division of fractions is important for solving real-world problems involving sharing and distributing quantities.