How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

Multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

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

What is the result of $$\frac{3}{5} \div \frac{1}{2}$$ ?

$$\frac{3}{5} \times 2 = \frac{6}{5}$$ or $$1\frac{1}{5}$$ .

What is the formula for dividing fractions?

$$a \div b = a \times \frac{1}{b}$$ .

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Define dividing fractions.

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Dividing fractions involves multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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