Dividing a Whole Number by a Unit Fraction-You Got To SEE It!

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Define a unit fraction.

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer.

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

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It means finding out how many times the unit fraction fits into the whole number.

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What is the relationship between division and multiplication when dividing by a fraction?

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Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

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How do you convert a division of a fraction into multiplication?

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Change the division to multiplication and flip the fraction.