Dividing Unit Fractions and Whole Numbers

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

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How do you divide a unit fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a unit fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number. For example, 1/2 ÷ 2 = 1/(2*2) = 1/4.

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What is the result of 1/2 ÷ 2?

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1/4

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How do you divide a whole number by a unit fraction?

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To divide a whole number by a unit fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the unit fraction. For example, 8 ÷ 1/5 = 8 * 5/1 = 40.

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What is the result of 8 ÷ 1/5?

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40

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What is the result of 1/9 ÷ 3?

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1/27

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How do you divide a unit fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a unit fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator by the whole number. For example, 1/9 ÷ 3 = 1/(9*3) = 1/27.

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What is the result of 1/6 ÷ 3?

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1/18

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What is the result of 3 ÷ 1/4?

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12

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by swapping its numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 1/4 is 4/1.