Division with Unit Fractions +

A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as $$\frac{1}{2}$$ , $$\frac{1}{3}$$ , etc.

To divide a whole number by a unit fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the unit fraction. For example, to divide 4 by $$\frac{1}{4}$$ , calculate 4 x 4 = 16.

You can cut 40 pieces of $$\frac{1}{8}$$ foot from 5 feet of fabric.

Dividing a whole number by a fraction is the same as multiplying the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

Tina can decorate 16 cupcakes.

Each friend gets $$\frac{1}{12}$$ of the cake.

Each snack bag will contain $$\frac{1}{14}$$ of the bag of chips.

The formula is: Number of pieces = Total length ÷ Length of each piece.

Each person gets $$\frac{1}{8}$$ gallon of punch.

To share something equally means to divide it into equal parts so that each person gets the same amount.