8.2 Divide Whole Numbers by Unit Fractions 1

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What does dividing a whole number by a unit fraction mean?

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

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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.

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How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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What is the formula to divide a whole number by a fraction?

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Whole Number ÷ Fraction = Whole Number × (Reciprocal of Fraction).

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