Question

Lily has 5 apples. She and 4 friends want to share them equally. Which rule of division can help Lily know quickly if everyone can have an apple?

Answer 1

perhaps- (dividing) each person will have 1 apple. The apple that's left should be divided into 4ths

Answer 2

Thanks for answering. I know that the answer is one but I need to know the rule of division used.