Dividing whole numbers and fractions

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

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by swapping its numerator and denominator.

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How do you divide fractions?

Back

To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What is the formula for dividing whole numbers by fractions?

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

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If Kevin divides 3 pieces of paper into fourths, how many fourths does he have?

Back

He has 12 fourths, as 3 ÷ 1/4 = 12.

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What is the result of 6 ÷ 1/3?

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The result is 18, as 6 ÷ 1/3 = 6 × 3/1 = 18.

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How many 1/3 pound hamburger patties can be made from 4 pounds of ground beef?

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You can make 12 patties, as 4 ÷ 1/3 = 4 × 3/1 = 12.

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What is the result of 1/2 ÷ 9?

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The result is 1/18, as 1/2 ÷ 9 = 1/2 × 1/9 = 1/18.

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What is the result of 3 ÷ 1/4?

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The result is 12, as 3 ÷ 1/4 = 3 × 4/1 = 12.