Dividing a Unit Fraction by a Whole Number

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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 whole number, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

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How do you divide a unit fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a unit fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number. For example, 1/4 ÷ 2 = 1/(4×2) = 1/8.

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What fraction of a whole pineapple does each friend get if they share 1/2 equally?

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Each friend gets 1/4 of the whole pineapple.

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What happens when a whole number is divided by a unit fraction?

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Dividing a whole number by a unit fraction results in a greater whole number.

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Calculate 1/7 ÷ 2.

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1/7 ÷ 2 = 1/14.

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If you have 1/8 of a piece of wood and want to make 3 picture frames, will you use more or less than 1/8 for each frame?

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You will use less than 1/8 for each frame.

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

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The result is a smaller fraction.

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If Marge and Kimo share one-fourth of a blueberry pie equally, what fraction of the whole pie does each eat?

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Each friend eats 1/8 of the whole pie.

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

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The formula is: a/b ÷ c = a/(b×c), where a/b is the fraction and c is the whole number.

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If you divide 1/3 by 3, what is the result?

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1/3 ÷ 3 = 1/(3×3) = 1/9.