Modeling Division as a Fraction

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GR. 4-5

Skill:

Represent division of whole numbers as a fraction in number and word problems.

Modeling Division as a Fraction

Represent division of whole numbers as fractions with pie charts. Divide whole numbers that result in the fraction quotients. Explore division equations and related pie charts.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question 1

When 2 numbers divide, which number represents the number of objects being shared?

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Open-ended question 2

When 2 numbers divide, which number represents the number of shares among each object?

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Open-ended question 3

What does the reciprocal of the 2nd number represent?

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