Dividing Whole Numbers by Fractions

Front

What is the result of 5 ÷ ⅓?

Back

15

Front

What is the result of 4 ÷ 1/2?

Back

8

Front

What is the result of 6 ÷ 3/4?

Back

8

Front

What is the result of 10 ÷ 1/2?

Back

20

Front

What is the result of 4 ÷ 1/3?

Back

12

Front

Define 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.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 1/2?

Back

The reciprocal of 1/2 is 2.

Front

What does it mean to multiply by the reciprocal?

Back

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

Front

If you divide 8 by 1/4, what is the result?

Back

32

Front

Explain why dividing by a fraction increases the value.

Back

Dividing by a fraction is equivalent to multiplying by a larger number, which increases the value.