Question

using fraction bars
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how can you use the fraction bars to find the quotient of the expression 2÷2/5?
the dividend is 2/5, and the divisor is
circle groups of
there are groups

Explanation:

Step1: Identify dividend and divisor

In the division expression $2\div\frac{2}{5}$, the number being divided (dividend) is 2 and the number we are dividing by (divisor) is $\frac{2}{5}$.

Step2: Use fraction - bar concept

We can think of 2 as $\frac{10}{5}$ (since $2=\frac{2\times5}{5}$). To find how many $\frac{2}{5}$ are in $\frac{10}{5}$, we circle groups of $\frac{2}{5}$.

Step3: Calculate the number of groups

We calculate $\frac{10}{5}\div\frac{2}{5}=\frac{10}{5}\times\frac{5}{2}=\frac{10\times5}{5\times2} = 5$. So there are 5 groups of $\frac{2}{5}$ in 2.

Answer:

The dividend is 2, and the divisor is $\frac{2}{5}$. Circle groups of $\frac{2}{5}$. There are 5 groups.