Fraction Division Vocabulary

The bottom number of a fraction that tells how many equal parts are in the whole

The top number of a fraction that tells how many parts of a whole are being considered

The answer to a division problem

Match the following

• mixed number

• The top number of a fraction that tells how many parts of a whole are being considered

• denominator

• The bottom number of a fraction that tells how many equal parts are in the whole

• expression

• A number made up of a whole number that is not zero and a fraction

• numerator

• A mathematical phrase that contains operations, numbers, and/or variables

Larry makes individual servings of candy by dividing 5 3/5 cups of candy into individual 1/5 cup servings. How many individual servings can Larry make?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Divide and give your answer in simplest form.

• 9 1/3

• 3/28

• 1 5/7

• 5/12

What is the quotient of these fractions in lowest terms?

• 8/5

• 8/20

• 16/10

• 2/5

Jeremy is packaging a stew into to-go containers. There are 8¾ cups of stew that need to be put into 5 to-go containers equally. How many cups of stew will be in each container? Write your answer as a mixed number.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

• 10/3
• 2  2/3
• 2/15
• 15/2