6.4 Divide Fractions and Whole Numbers

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What is the process for dividing a whole number by a fraction?

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To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the 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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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the result of dividing a number by 1?

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Dividing a number by 1 gives the same number.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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

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

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What is the formula for finding the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length × width.

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How do you find the total number of items when given a rate?

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To find the total number of items, multiply the rate by the total length or quantity.

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What is the relationship between division and multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).