Dividing Whole Numbers by Fractions

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What is dividing a whole number by a fraction?

Back

Dividing a whole number by a fraction is the same as multiplying the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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What is the reciprocal of 1/3?

Back

The reciprocal of 1/3 is 3/1 or simply 3.

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How do you solve 5 ÷ 1/3?

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5 ÷ 1/3 = 5 × 3/1 = 15.

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What is the reciprocal of 1/2?

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The reciprocal of 1/2 is 2/1 or simply 2.

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How do you solve 10 ÷ 1/2?

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10 ÷ 1/2 = 10 × 2/1 = 20.

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What is the result of 4 ÷ 1/2?

Back

4 ÷ 1/2 = 4 × 2/1 = 8.

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How do you convert 6 ÷ 3/4 into a multiplication problem?

Back

6 ÷ 3/4 = 6 × 4/3.

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What is the result of 6 ÷ 3/4?

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6 ÷ 3/4 = 6 × 4/3 = 8.

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

Back

The first step is to multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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What does it mean to multiply by the reciprocal?

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To multiply by the reciprocal means to flip the fraction and multiply.