Why does 4 ÷ 5 equal 4/5?

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Describe how equal sharing creates a fraction amount. This 5th Grade Math lesson builds the skill Interpret a fraction as division with a concept card and practice.

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Question

Why does 4 ÷ 5 equal 4/5?

Accepted Answer

Because sharing 4 wholes equally among 5 groups gives each group 4/5 of a whole.