Division of Fractions

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What is division of fractions?

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Division of fractions involves multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor. For example, to divide by 1/4, you multiply by 4/1.

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How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

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To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction. For example, 5 ÷ 1/4 = 5 × 4/1 = 20.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 1/4 is 4/1.

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What is 6 ÷ 1/2?

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12

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What is 4 ÷ 1/2?

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8

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If Jaileel walks 1/5 mile each day, how many days to walk 12 miles?

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60 days

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What is 5 ÷ 1/4?

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20

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If a sandwich is 1/5 foot long, what is each piece if cut into 3 equal pieces?

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1/15 foot.

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What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

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Dividing by a fraction means finding out how many times the fraction fits into the whole number.

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How can you visualize dividing fractions?

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You can visualize dividing fractions using models like pie charts or number lines to show how many parts fit into a whole.