Key learning points

1. Multiplying a number by a unit fraction is equivalent to dividing the number by the denominator of the fraction.
2. The whole has been divided into 4 equal parts describes dividing into 4 quarters.
3. The whole has been divided into 4 equal parts describes dividing by 4 (sharing).

Keywords

• Expression - An expression contains one or more values, where each value is separated by an operator.

• Equation - An equation is used to show that one number, calculation or expression is equal to another.

• Denominator - The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction.

Common misconception