Jason will divide the circle into 8 equal parts to represent the fraction thirteen-eighths, indicating more than one whole based on the number of eighths.
Jason's task is to represent the fraction thirteen-eighths on a circle. To do so, he must first understand that thirteen-eighths is the same as 1 whole plus five-eighths. This means that the circle must be divided into eight equal parts to reflect the denominator of the fraction, and then 13 of those parts must be highlighted to indicate thirteen-eighths. The circle will be divided into 8 equal parts, and more than one whole circle will be required to adequately represent thirteen-eighths.
Understanding fractions can sometimes be challenging, but it can also be quite intuitive when relating them to common experiences, such as the portions of a pie or the quarters in a dollar. In this example, by looking at the pieces of pie, if you have more than 8 pieces, you have more than one whole pie, which helps visualize the concept of the improper fraction thirteen-eighths. Dividing by 8 (or any number) is similar to the concept of multiplying by the reciprocal, which in this case would be one-eighth (1/8).