Dividing Fractions by a Whole Number

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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How do you divide 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. For example, to divide 1/2 by 3, calculate 1/(2*3) = 1/6.

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What does the term 'quotient' mean in division?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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

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1/2 ÷ 2 = 1/4.

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What is the relationship between division and multiplication of fractions?

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Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. For example, a/b ÷ c/d = a/b * d/c.

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How many 1/3 gallon buckets can be filled with 12 gallons of water?

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12 ÷ (1/3) = 12 * 3 = 36 buckets.

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If Alex has 7/8 pounds of candy and shares it with 4 friends, how much does each get?

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7/8 ÷ 5 = 7/40 pounds of candy each.

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What is the equation to find out how much butter is in each of the three popcorn cartons if you have 1/2 cup?

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1/2 ÷ 3 = C, where C is the amount of butter in each carton.

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If Ana has 1/4 yard of fabric and cuts it into 2 equal pieces, how long is each piece?

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1/4 ÷ 2 = 1/8 yard.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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Identify the fraction and the whole number you are dividing by.