Dividing a Unit Fraction by a Whole Number

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a whole number, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/8.

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How do you divide a unit fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a unit fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number.

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If you have 1/8 of a pizza and want to share it with 4 friends, how much does each friend get?

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Each friend gets 1/32 of the pizza.

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What does it mean to share a fraction equally?

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Sharing a fraction equally means dividing the fraction into equal parts so that each person gets the same amount.

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If you have 1/2 of a cake and you want to divide it among 3 people, how much does each person get?

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Each person gets 1/6 of the cake.

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What is the result of dividing 1/4 by 2?

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The result is 1/8.

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If you have 1/3 of a yard of ribbon and you cut it into 3 equal pieces, how long is each piece?

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Each piece is 1/9 of a yard.

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What is the relationship between unit fractions and whole numbers when dividing?

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When dividing a unit fraction by a whole number, the result is a smaller fraction.

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How can you visualize dividing a unit fraction by a whole number?

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You can visualize it by drawing the unit fraction and dividing it into equal parts.

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If you have 1/6 of a chocolate bar and you want to share it with 2 friends, how much does each friend get?

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Each friend gets 1/12 of the chocolate bar.