Divide 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 fraction. For example, 6 ÷ 1/5 = 6 × 5 = 30.

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What is the result of 8 ÷ 1/4?

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The result is 32.

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What does the equation 3 ÷ 1/4 represent?

Back

It represents dividing 3 by a quarter, which equals 12.

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If you divide a whole number by a fraction, what is the operation you perform?

Back

You multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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What is the reciprocal of 1/5?

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The reciprocal of 1/5 is 5.

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How can you express 6 ÷ 1/5 using multiplication?

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You can express it as 6 × 5.

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What is the quotient of 1/2 ÷ 6?

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The quotient is 1/12.

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If you have 1/10, what is the result of dividing it by 1?

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The result is still 1/10.

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What is the result of 1/20 ÷ 1?

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The result is 1/20.