Fractions Written as Division

The video tutorial explains fractions as division problems, focusing on understanding fractions like 2/3 and 1/2. It covers the roles of numerators and denominators, and how to apply these concepts to solve problems. The lesson concludes with a summary of the key points discussed.

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

• The total number of wholes

• The number of shaded parts

• The total number of equal parts the whole is divided into

• The total number of desired parts

If you have a fraction 2/3, how many parts of the whole are shaded?

• No parts

• Two parts

• One part

• Three parts

Which of the following is equivalent to multiplying 5 by 1/2?

• 5 times 2

• 5 minus 1/2

• 5 plus 1/2

• 5 divided by 2

What is the mathematical representation of 1/2?

• 2 divided by 1

• 1 divided by 3

• 2 divided by 3

• 1 divided by 2

Which answer choice was equivalent to 5 * 1/2 in the video?

• Choice D

• Choice A

• Choice C

• Choice B