Divide Whole Number by Unit Fraction

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

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

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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

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Calculate: 3 ÷ 1/5

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15

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Calculate: 5 ÷ 1/4

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20

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Calculate: 15 ÷ 1/4

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60

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Calculate: 3 ÷ 1/2

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6

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If Jemma made 5 cups of pancake batter and uses 1/3 cup per pancake, how many pancakes can she make?

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15 pancakes

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer.

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How do you convert a division of a whole number by a fraction into multiplication?

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Change the division to multiplication by multiplying the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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What is the formula for dividing a whole number by a unit fraction?

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Whole Number ÷ (1/n) = Whole Number × n.