Fraction Division

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What is the result of dividing a whole number by a fraction?

Back

To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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What does the expression 3 ÷ 1/2 represent?

Back

The expression 3 ÷ 1/2 is equivalent to 3 × 2, which equals 6.

Front

How can you express the division of a fraction by a whole number?

Back

To express the division of a fraction by a whole number, multiply the fraction by the reciprocal of the whole number.

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

Front

What is the result of 1/4 ÷ 6?

Back

1/4 ÷ 6 is equivalent to 1/4 × 1/6, which equals 1/24.

Front

How do you simplify the expression 6 ÷ 4?

Back

6 ÷ 4 can be simplified to 6/4, which can further be reduced to 3/2.

Front

What is the result of 1/2 ÷ 4?

Back

1/2 ÷ 4 equals 1/8.

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How do you convert the division of a fraction into multiplication?

Back

To convert the division of a fraction into multiplication, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

Front

What is the result of 60 ÷ 1/3?

Back

60 ÷ 1/3 is equivalent to 60 × 3, which equals 180.

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What is the general rule for dividing fractions?

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The general rule for dividing fractions is to multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.