How many batches of pancakes can Ed make with 6 cups of flour if each batch requires $$\frac{1}{2}$$ cup?

Ed can make 12 batches of pancakes because 6 ÷ $$\frac{1}{2}$$ = 6 * 2 = 12.

What is the result of 7 divided by $$\frac{5}{6}$$ ?

The result is 8 and $$\frac{2}{5}$$ because 7 ÷ $$\frac{5}{6}$$ = 7 * $$\frac{6}{5}$$ = $$\frac{42}{5}$$ = 8 and $$\frac{2}{5}$$ .

If Jason has 2 cups of muffin batter and uses $$\frac{1}{4}$$ cup for each muffin, how many muffins can he make?

Jason can make 8 muffins because 2 ÷ $$\frac{1}{4}$$ = 2 * 4 = 8.

What is 4 divided by $$\frac{1}{4}$$ ?

4 ÷ $$\frac{1}{4}$$ = 4 * 4 = 16.

What is the result of 6 divided by $$\frac{1}{5}$$ ?

6 ÷ $$\frac{1}{5}$$ = 6 * 5 = 30.

What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

Dividing by a fraction means to multiply by its reciprocal. For example, dividing by $$\frac{3}{4}$$ is the same as multiplying by $$\frac{4}{3}$$ .

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

You can visualize it by thinking of how many times the fraction fits into the whole number. For example, how many $$\frac{1}{3}$$ fit into 2? The answer is 6.

What is the formula for dividing a whole number by a fraction?

The formula is: Whole Number ÷ Fraction = Whole Number * (1/Fraction). For example, 10 ÷ $$\frac{2}{5}$$ = 10 * $$\frac{5}{2}$$ .

Explain why dividing by a fraction results in a larger number.

Dividing by a fraction results in a larger number because you are essentially asking how many parts of the fraction fit into the whole number, which increases the count.

What is the relationship between multiplication and division of fractions?

Multiplication and division of fractions are inverse operations. Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

Provide an example of a real-life situation where dividing whole numbers by fractions is useful.

A real-life example is cooking: If a recipe requires $$\frac{1}{3}$$ cup of sugar and you have 2 cups, you can find out how many times you can make the recipe by dividing 2 by $$\frac{1}{3}$$ .

What is the importance of understanding how to divide whole numbers by fractions?

Understanding this concept is important for solving real-world problems involving ratios, proportions, and measurements, especially in cooking, construction, and budgeting.

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