5th Grade · Number & Operations—Fractions
Fraction as Division
5.NF.B.3
Definition
A fraction a/b means a divided by b, sharing the numerator into denominator parts.
Examples
- 3/4 means 3 divided by 4, or 3 whole bars shared equally among 4 people.
- 5/2 means 5 divided by 2, which equals 2 1/2.
Key rule
The fraction bar means divide: numerator divided by denominator.
Memory hook
The fraction bar is a division sign in disguise.