Division as Fractions

Leroy suggests that 8÷3 and 3/8 are equal. Which is the most appropriate response?

• no

• yes

• no because the numerator and denominator should not be in the right place

• yes because the numerator and denominator are in the right place

• no because the numerator and denominator need to switch places

Which expression represents 3/4

• 3 and 4

• 4 divided by 3

• 3 times 4

• 3 divided by 4

Nine people want to share five candy bars equally. How much of the candy bar will each person get?

• 4

• 5

• 9/2

• 5/9

A 3-foot sandwich was shared equally by five people.
What is the length of the piece that each person got? 

• 2 ft.

A pitcher of fruit punch holds 3 gal. If 7 people share the punch, how much does each person get?

• 7/3 gal

• 3/7 gal

• 1/2 gal

• 1/7 gal

Which scenario matches \frac{6}{5} ?

• 6 people sharing 5 candy bars

• 5 girls receive 6 stickers each

• 5 pieces of paper cut into 6 equal strips

• 6 oranges placed equally into 5 plastic bags

How do you write 5 divided by 3 as a fraction?

• 5/3

• 3/5

Which of the following is means 10/7?

• 10 ÷ 7

• 7 ÷ 10

When writing a division problem as a fraction, the numerator is always the # of things being share.

• True

• False

5/6 represents

• 6 divided by 5

• 5 divided by 6