Key learning points

1. When giving the remainder as a fraction, the denominator is the same as the divisor.
2. If the remainder can be simplified then the denominator will be a factor of the divisor.
3. The fraction can be interpreted as a fraction of the unit of the dividend or the divisor depending on the context.

Keywords

• Remainder - A remainder is an amount left after a division.

• Fraction - A fraction shows us how many parts in a whole. It is a number.

Common misconception