Represent Division as Fractions

The video tutorial explains how to divide 20 pounds of meat equally among 9 people. Initially, each person is given 1 pound, leaving 11 pounds. After another round, 2 pounds remain. These are divided into 9 equal parts, giving each person an additional 2/9 pound. The total per person is 2 and 2/9 pounds, or 20/9 as an improper fraction. The lesson demonstrates using fractions to solve division problems.

How many pounds of meat does each person initially receive when dividing 20 pounds among nine people?

• 4 pounds

• 2 pounds

• 3 pounds

• 1 pound

What fraction of a pound does each person receive from the remaining 2 pounds of meat?

• 1/9

• 2/9

• 1/2

• 1/3

What is the total amount of meat each person receives after dividing the remaining meat?

• 2 and 2/9 pounds

• 3 pounds

• 2 and 1/9 pounds

• 2 pounds

How is the division of 20 pounds of meat among nine people represented as a fraction?

• 2/9

• 9/2

• 20/9

• 9/20

What does the numerator in the fraction 20/9 represent in the context of the problem?

• The amount each person receives

• The remaining meat

• The original amount of meat

• The number of people