5.NF.3: Interpreting Fractions as Division

I can interpret a fraction as division of the numerator by the denominator.

Problem 1

What does 3/4 mean as a division problem? 💡 Hint: 3/4 means 3 ÷ 4
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Problem 2

Write 5/8 as a division problem. 💡 Hint: The numerator is divided by the denominator: 5 ÷ 8
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Problem 3

If 6 cookies are shared equally among 8 people, what fraction does each person get? 💡 Hint: 6 ÷ 8 = 6/8 = 3/4
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Problem 4

Express 7 ÷ 10 as a fraction. 💡 Hint: 7 ÷ 10 = 7/10
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Problem 5

What division problem does 2/5 represent? 💡 Hint: 2/5 = 2 ÷ 5
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Problem 6

If 4 pizzas are shared equally among 6 people, what fraction does each person get? 💡 Hint: 4 ÷ 6 = 4/6 = 2/3
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Problem 7

Write 9/12 as a division expression. 💡 Hint: The fraction bar means division.
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Problem 8

Express 3 ÷ 7 as a fraction. 💡 Hint: Put the dividend over the divisor.
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Problem 9

What does 8/9 mean in terms of division? 💡 Hint: 8 divided by 9
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Problem 10

If 5 candy bars are shared equally among 12 children, what fraction does each child get? 💡 Hint: 5 ÷ 12 = 5/12
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