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Fractions as Division · Easy Worksheet 1

Fractions as Division — Easy Worksheet 1

Grade 5 · MathSheets    Name: ____________________   Date: __________

Write each answer as a whole number, fraction, or mixed number in simplest form.

How to solve

A fraction bar means "divided by": a ÷ b = ab. So when 3 pizzas are shared equally by 4 friends, each friend gets 3 ÷ 4 = 34 of a pizza. If the numerator is larger, divide to find the whole number and write the remainder over the divisor: 17 ÷ 5 = 3 25.

Example

Write 1 ÷ 2 as a fraction in simplest form.

Answer: 12

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1. Write 1 ÷ 5 as a fraction in simplest form.
2. Write 18 ÷ 8 as a mixed number in simplest form.
3. 1 pound of trail mix is split equally into 6 bags. How many pounds of trail mix go in each bag?
4. 27 = 2 ÷ ___
5. Write 4 ÷ 6 as a fraction in simplest form.
6. Write 5 ÷ 2 as a mixed number in simplest form.
7. 4 pounds of trail mix is split equally into 5 bags. How many pounds of trail mix go in each bag?
8. A 2-foot rope is cut into 5 equal pieces. How many feet long is each piece?

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