5.3J

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What is the result of 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. For example, 4 ÷ 1/9 = 4 x 9/1 = 36.

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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 1/3 is 3/1.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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To multiply a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator. For example, 3 x 1/3 = 3/3 = 1.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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

Back

To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number. For example, 1/8 ÷ 5 = 1/(8 x 5) = 1/40.

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What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

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Dividing by a fraction means to multiply by its reciprocal. For example, dividing by 1/3 is the same as multiplying by 3.

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What is the formula for dividing fractions?

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The formula for dividing fractions is: a/b ÷ c/d = a/b x d/c.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the result of 5 ÷ 1/8?

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5 ÷ 1/8 = 5 x 8/1 = 40.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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What is the result of 1 ÷ 1/3?

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1 ÷ 1/3 = 1 x 3/1 = 3.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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How do you convert a division problem into a multiplication problem?

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To convert a division problem into a multiplication problem, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor. For example, 4 ÷ 1/9 becomes 4 x 9/1.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the result of 36 ÷ 4?

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36 ÷ 4 = 9.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.6