Dividing Fractions and Whole Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, in the fraction 1/2, 1 is the part and 2 is the whole.

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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, to divide 3 by 1/4, calculate 3 x 4/1 = 12.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping its numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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What does it mean to share equally?

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To share equally means to divide something into equal parts so that each person or group receives the same amount.

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If you have 3 feet of string and cut it into pieces that are 1/4 foot long, how many pieces do you have?

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You have 12 pieces. (3 ÷ 1/4 = 3 x 4/1 = 12).

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

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Dividing a whole number by a fraction results in a larger number. For example, 3 ÷ 1/5 = 3 x 5/1 = 15.

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How do you find the fraction of a whole when sharing?

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What is the formula to find how many pieces you can cut from a whole?

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The formula is: Number of pieces = Whole ÷ Size of each piece. For example, if you have 2 pies and cut them into sixths, you have 2 ÷ (1/6) = 12 pieces.

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What is the importance of understanding fractions in real life?

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Understanding fractions helps in everyday tasks like cooking, dividing items, and managing money.