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 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 denominator of the unit fraction.

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What is the result of dividing a fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number.

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If you have 1/4 of a pizza and you want to share it with 2 friends, how much does each person get?

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Each person gets 1/8 of the pizza.

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What is the value of 1/3 ÷ 3?

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The value is 1/9.

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How many 1/5 cup servings are in 2 cups?

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There are 10 servings of 1/5 cup in 2 cups.

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What is the formula to divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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If you have 1/2 of a chocolate bar and you divide it among 4 people, how much does each person get?

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Each person gets 1/8 of the chocolate bar.

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What is the result of 1/6 ÷ 2?

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The result is 1/12.

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How do you find the number of servings in a whole when given a fraction?

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Divide the whole by the fraction to find the number of servings.