Dividing Fractions & Whole Numbers

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What is dividing a whole number by a fraction?

Back

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

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What is the reciprocal of 1/3?

Back

The reciprocal of 1/3 is 3.

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How do you solve 15 ÷ 1/3?

Back

15 ÷ 1/3 = 15 × 3 = 45.

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What does the expression 3 ÷ 1/4 represent?

Back

It represents how many 1/4s are in 3, which equals 12.

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If 5 friends share 1/2 of a pineapple, how much does each friend get?

Back

Each friend gets 1/10 of a whole pineapple.

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What is the result of 5 ÷ ⅓?

Back

5 ÷ ⅓ = 5 × 3 = 15.

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What is the formula for dividing fractions?

Back

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

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What is the quotient of 1/4 ÷ 3?

Back

1/4 ÷ 3 = 1/12.

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How do you interpret the division of fractions in real-life scenarios?

Back

Dividing fractions can represent sharing or distributing quantities.

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What is the result of 2 ÷ 1/5?

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2 ÷ 1/5 = 2 × 5 = 10.