Question

Six chocolate bars are equally divided among eight friends. Which of the following fractions represents the share of each friend?

• A. $\frac{6}{8}$
• B. $\frac{5}{6}$
• C. $\frac{8}{6}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{6}{8}$


Total number of chocolate bars $=6$
Number of friends $=8$
Share of each friend = total number of chocolate bars ÷ total number of friends
Share of each friend $=6÷8=\frac{6}{8}$
Therefore, the fraction that represents the share of each friend is $\frac{6}{8}.$