Question

how many $\frac{1}{5}$s are in 3? use the tape diagram to complete the sentences. there are fifths in 1. there are fifths in 3.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall fraction - whole relationship

To find how many fifths are in 1, we know that 1 can be written as $\frac{5}{5}$, so there are 5 fifths in 1.

Step2: Calculate fifths in 3

Since there are 5 fifths in 1, to find the number of fifths in 3, we multiply the number of fifths in 1 by 3. So $5\times3 = 15$.

Answer:

There are 5 fifths in 1.
There are 15 fifths in 3.