3. Write and solve a word problem in the "how many groups?" interpretation of division for $\frac{4}{7} \div \frac{3}{5}$, using an appropriate picture (make sure to explain what the whole is for each fraction). Confirm that the answer is equal to $\frac{4 \times 5}{7 \times 3}$.
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Suppose we have $\frac{4}{7}$ of a pizza, and we want to divide it into groups of size $\frac{3}{5}$ of a pizza. How many groups can we make? Show more…
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