Dividing Unit Fractions by Whole Numbers

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When you divide a fraction by a whole number, the size of the pieces gets...

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Smaller

Front

What is the answer to a division problem called?

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Quotient

Front

What do you call a fraction that has a numerator of 1?

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Unit Fraction

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If you divide 1/2 by 2, what is the result?

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1/4

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction.

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How do you express 1/3 divided by 4?

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1/3 ÷ 4 = 1/12

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What happens to the numerator when dividing a unit fraction by a whole number?

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The numerator stays the same.

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If you have 1/5 and divide it by 3, what is the answer?

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1/15

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What is the relationship between division and multiplication in fractions?

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Dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

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What is the reciprocal of 5?

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1/5