Understanding Fractions as Division

If a cake is divided into 4 equal pieces, what fraction of the whole cake is each piece? Write this fraction as division.

• 1/4 as 1 ÷ 4

• 1/5 as 1 ÷ 5

• 1/3 as 1 ÷ 3

• 1/2 as 1 ÷ 2

A chocolate bar is split into 10 equal parts. What fraction of the whole chocolate bar is each part? Write this fraction as division.

• 1/8

• 1/10

• 1/5

• 1/2

If a pie is cut into 6 equal slices, what fraction of the whole pie is each slice? Write this fraction as division.

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 1/6

• 2/3

A loaf of bread is divided into 12 equal slices. What fraction of the whole loaf is each slice? Write this fraction as division.

• 1/10 as 1 ÷ 10

• 1/6 as 1 ÷ 6

• 1/12 as 1 ÷ 12

• 1/8 as 1 ÷ 8

If a fruit is divided into 5 equal sections, what fraction of the whole fruit is each section? Write this fraction as division.

• 1/2 as 1 ÷ 2

• 1/5 as 1 ÷ 5

• 1/3 as 1 ÷ 3

• 1/4 as 1 ÷ 4