Dividing Whole Numbers by Fractions

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What is the process 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.

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

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

Front

Calculate: 5 ÷ ⅓. What is the answer?

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15

Front

Calculate: 4 ÷ 1/2. What is the answer?

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8

Front

Calculate: 4 ÷ 1/8. What is the answer?

Back

32

Front

Calculate: 6 ÷ 1/3. What is the answer?

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18

Front

Calculate: 3 ÷ 1/7. What is the answer?

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21

Front

What is the first step in dividing a whole number by a fraction?

Back

The first step is to find the reciprocal of the fraction.

Front

If you have 10 ÷ 1/5, what is the first calculation you perform?

Back

You multiply 10 by the reciprocal of 1/5, which is 5.

Front

What is the result of dividing a number by a fraction less than 1?

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The result will be greater than the original number.