8.2 Divide Whole Numbers by Unit Fractions 1

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

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It represents how many parts of the unit fraction fit into the whole number.

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It is the same as multiplying the number by n.

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

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Whole Number ÷ Unit Fraction = Whole Number × (Denominator of Unit Fraction / Numerator of Unit Fraction)

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How do you convert a division of a whole number by a fraction into multiplication?

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By multiplying the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.