To write a fraction from a division problem, think of the division as representing the parts of a whole; the parts can be written in fraction form. According to the reference material, the dividend and divisor play specific roles in forming the fraction.
Here’s a breakdown:
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Identify the Dividend and Divisor: In a division problem (e.g., 2 ÷ 3), the dividend is the number being divided (2 in this case), and the divisor is the number you're dividing by (3 in this case).
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Create the Fraction: To convert the division problem into a fraction:
- Numerator: The dividend becomes the numerator (the top part of the fraction).
- Denominator: The divisor becomes the denominator (the bottom part of the fraction).
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Example:
Division Problem Dividend Divisor Fraction 2 ÷ 3 2 3 2/3
Therefore, following this rule, 2 ÷ 3 becomes 2/3 as a fraction. The dividend becomes the numerator and the divisor becomes the denominator.
