Fraction as Division

Videos, examples, and solutions to help Grade 5 students learn how to interpret a fraction as division.

New York State Common Core Math Grade 5, Module 4, Lesson 2

Grade 5, Module 4, Lesson 2 Worksheets

The following diagram shows gives and example of how to interpret a fraction as a division. Scroll down the page for more examples and solutions.

 

Lesson 2 Concept Development

Problem 1
2 ÷ 2
1 ÷ 2
1 ÷ 3
2 ÷ 3
Problem 2
3 ÷ 2
Problem 3
4 ÷ 2
5 ÷ 2

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Lesson 2 Problem Set

1. Draw a picture to show the division. Write a division expression using unit form. Then express your answer as a fraction.
   a. 1 ÷ 5 = 5 fifths ÷ 5 = 1 fifth = 1/5
   b. 3 ÷ 4
2. Draw to show how 2 children can equally share 3 cookies. Write an equation and express your answer as a fraction.
3. Carly and Gina read the following problem in their math class.
   Seven cereal bars were shared equally by 3 children. How much did each child receive?
   Carly and Gina solve the problem differently. Carly gives each child 2 whole cereal bars and then divides the remaining cereal bar between the 3 children. Gina divides all the cereal bars into thirds and shares the thirds equally among the 3 children.
   a. Illustrate both girls' solutions.
   b. Explain why they are both right.
4. Fill in the blanks to make true number sentences.
   a. 2 ÷ 3 =
   b. 15 ÷ 8 =
   c. 11 ÷ 4 =
   d. 3/2 = ______ ÷ ________
   e. 9/13 = ______÷ _______
   f. 1 1/3 = ________ ÷ _______

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Lesson 2 Homework
This video shows how to interpret a fraction as a division problem using a diagram or model.

1. Draw a picture to show the division. Express your answer as a fraction.
   b) 3 ÷ 5
2. Using a picture, show how six people could share four sandwiches. Then write an equation and solve.

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Lesson 2 Homework

1. Draw a picture to show the division. Express your answer as a fraction.
   1 ÷ 4
   3 ÷ 2
   6 ÷ 5

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Lesson 2 Homework

1. Draw a picture to show the division. Express your answer as a fraction.
   a) 1 ÷ 4
   b) 3 ÷ 5
   c) 7 ÷ 4
   
2. Fill in the blanks to make true number sentences.
   a. 2 ÷ 7 =
   b. 39 ÷ 5 =
   c. 13 ÷ 3 =
   d. 9/5 = ________ ÷ ________
   e. 19/28 = _______÷ ______
   f. 1 3/5 = ______ ÷ ________

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