Dividing Whole Numbers by Unit Fractions

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What is the result of 8 ÷ 1/4?

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32

Front

When you divide a whole number by a unit fraction, you find out how many ________________ are in the whole number.

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fractional parts

Front

What is the result of 9 ÷ 1/3?

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27

Front

Which expression is represented by the model? 2 ÷ 1/6

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2 ÷ 1/6

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When dividing a whole number by a fraction, your answer will ALWAYS be a fraction. True or False?

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False

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What does dividing a whole number by a unit fraction tell you?

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It tells you how many parts of the fraction fit into the whole number.

Front

If you have 10 and divide it by 1/5, what is the result?

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50

Front

What is the general rule for dividing a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 1/4?

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4

Front

If you divide 12 by 1/2, what do you get?

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24