Dividing Whole Numbers by Fractions

Front

What is the result of 4 ÷ 1/2?

Back

8

Front

What is the result of 6 ÷ 2/3?

Back

9

Front

What is the result of 6 ÷ 3/4?

Back

8

Front

What is the result of 4 ÷ 1/3?

Back

12

Front

If Kevin divides 3 pieces of paper into fourths, what expression matches the story problem?

Back

3 ÷ 1/4

Front

What does dividing a whole number by a fraction mean?

Back

It means to find out how many times the fraction fits into the whole number.

Front

How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 1/2?

Back

2/1 or 2

Front

What is the reciprocal of 2/3?

Back

3/2

Front

What is the reciprocal of 3/4?

Back

4/3