Dividing Fractions by a Whole Number

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What is the result of dividing a whole number by a unit fraction?

Back

A greater whole number.

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If Mr. Borelli has 12 gallons of water and each bucket needs ⅓ gallon, how many buckets can he fill?

Back

36 buckets.

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What expression would you use to find the length of each piece if Ana cuts 1/4 yard of fabric into 2 equal pieces?

Back

1/4 ÷ 2 = 1/8.

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True or False: 1/2 ÷ 7 = 14

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False.

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What equation can be used to find the number of laps Talla needs to run 4 miles if the track is 1/5 mile long?

Back

4 ÷ 1/5 = L.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions by whole numbers?

Back

Convert the whole number to a fraction.

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

Back

Multiply the fraction by the reciprocal of the whole number.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 3?

Back

1/3.

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If you have 1/2 and divide it by 4, what is the result?

Back

1/8.

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What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

Back

It means to multiply by its reciprocal.