Everyday Math Grade 4 – Lesson 7.2 Fraction of a Number Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Fraction of a Number with Pictures Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Fraction of a Number What is 1 of 8 ? 2 Sometimes you will be asked to identify a fraction of a group. Use the picture to help you solve the problem: What is 1 of 8 ? 2 Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Fraction of a Number Practice 1: What is 1 of 6 ? 3 Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Fraction of a Number Practice 3: What is 1 of 6 ? 2 Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

7.4 Fraction of a Number Practice 5: What is 1 of 10 ? 2 Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Fraction of a Number- The “Fish” Method Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTION OF A NUMBER 2 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

THE FISH METHOD: PRACTICE 1 1 of 4 2 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

THE FISH METHOD: PRACTICE 1 1 of 10 2 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

THE FISH METHOD: PRACTICE 1 1 of 6 3 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTION OF A NUMBER 3 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 12

THE FISH METHOD: PRACTICE 1 1 of 8 4 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

THE FISH METHOD: PRACTICE 1 1 of 8 2 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

THE FISH METHOD: PRACTICE 1 1 of 9 3 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

THE FISH METHOD: PRACTICE 1 1 of 16 2 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 16

THE FISH METHOD: PRACTICE 1 2 of 6 3 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

THE FISH METHOD: PRACTICE 1 2 of 12 4 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 18

How did you do? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

EXTRA PRACTICE PROBLEMS Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Fractions and Division You can use division to help you find the fraction of a number. What is 1 of 8 ? 2 Finding 1/2 of a number is the same as dividing the number by 2 Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 21

Fractions and Division You can use division to help you find the fraction of a number. What is 1 of 9 ? 3 Finding 1/3 of a number is the same as dividing the number by 3. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 22

Fractions and Division You can use division to help you find the fraction of a number. What is 1 of 10 ? 5 Finding 1/5 of a number is the same as dividing the number by 5. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 23

Draw loops to show the fraction. Then complete. Practice 1: What is 1 of ____ = ____ 3 Practice 2: What is 1 of ____ = ____ 4 Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 24

Draw loops to show the fraction. Then complete. Practice 3: What is 1 of ____ = ____ 5 Practice 4: What is 1 of ____ = ____ 4 Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 25

Draw loops to show the fraction. Then complete. Practice 5: What is 1 of ____ = ____ 2 Practice 6: What is 1 of ____ = ____ 6 Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 26

PART 2: FRACTIONS & DIVISION– THE FISH METHOD Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 27

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTIONS & DIVISION 1 of 18 3 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 28

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTIONS & DIVISION 1 of 35 5 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 29

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTIONS & DIVISION 1 of 28 4 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 30

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTIONS & DIVISION 1 of 32 4 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 31

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTIONS & DIVISION 1 of 27 3 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 32

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTIONS & DIVISION 1 of 25 5 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 33

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTIONS & DIVISION 1 of 24 2 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 34

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTIONS & DIVISION 1 of 21 3 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 35

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTIONS & DIVISION 1 of 30 6 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 36

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTIONS & DIVISION 1 of 24 8 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 37

ONE MORE ROUND OF PRACTICE! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

PART 1: FRACTIONS & DIVISION WITH PICTURES Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 39

Fractions and Division You can use division to help you find the fraction of a number. What is 1 of 6 ? 2 Finding 1/2 of a number is the same as dividing the number by 2 Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 40

Fractions and Division You can use division to help you find the fraction of a number. What is 1 of 12 ? 3 Finding 1/3 of a number is the same as dividing the number by 3. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 41

Fractions and Division You can use division to help you find the fraction of a number. What is 1 of 15 ? 5 Finding 1/5 of a number is the same as dividing the number by 5. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 42

Draw loops to show the fraction. Then complete. Practice 1: What is 1 of ____ = ____ 3 Practice 2: What is 1 of ____ = ____ 4 Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 43

Draw loops to show the fraction. Then complete. Practice 3: What is 1 of ____ = ____ 5 Practice 4: What is 1 of ____ = ____ 4 Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 44

Draw loops to show the fraction. Then complete. Practice 5: What is 1 of ____ = ____ 2 Practice 6: What is 1 of ____ = ____ 6 Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 45

PART 2: FRACTIONS & DIVISION– THE FISH METHOD Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 46

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTIONS & DIVISION 1 of 12 3 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 47

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTIONS & DIVISION 1 of 10 5 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 48

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTIONS & DIVISION 2 of 16 4 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 49

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTIONS & DIVISION 3 of 12 4 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 50

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTIONS & DIVISION 1 of 21 3 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 51

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTIONS & DIVISION 1 of 20 5 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 52

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTIONS & DIVISION 1 of 18 2 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 53

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTIONS & DIVISION 2 of 21 3 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 54

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTIONS & DIVISION 5 of 30 6 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 55

THE FISH METHOD: FRACTIONS & DIVISION 2 of 24 8 STEPS: Draw a fish Divide the whole number by the denominator. Write the answer above the fish tail. Then multiply your answer x the numerator. Put the answer inside the fish tail. This is the answer! Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 56