Math Clip Art--Dividing Fractions by Whole Numbers--Example 103--Three Eighths Divided by 2

Topic

Fraction Operations

Description

This math clip art image illustrates the division of three-eighths by 2 using a visual fraction model. The image shows a rectangle divided into eighths, with three-eighths shaded. This three-eighths is then further divided into 2 equal parts, demonstrating how 3/8 ÷ 2 = 3/16.

As part of a comprehensive collection, this image can be used to teach fraction division step-by-step. Teachers can use these visuals to explain how dividing a fraction by a whole number results in a smaller fraction. The series of images helps students understand the concept of equal sharing in fraction division.

Using math clip art to teach fractions is crucial as it provides a concrete visual representation of abstract concepts. Fraction models like this one help students visualize the process of division, making it easier to understand and remember. For dividing fractions by whole numbers, the steps shown are: 1) Represent the fraction, 2) Divide it into the number of parts indicated by the whole number divisor, 3) Identify the resulting smaller fraction.

Teacher's Script: "Let's analyze this image together. We start with three-eighths of the rectangle. Now, imagine we need to share these three-eighths equally between 2 people. How much would each person get? We can see that each of the 2 parts is actually three-sixteenths of the whole rectangle. So, three-eighths divided by 2 equals three-sixteenths. Notice how dividing by 2 has halved our original fraction. Can you explain why this happens? Also, can you see how this division relates to dividing the whole number 3 by 2 and then placing the result over 8?"

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