5.3L Dividing Fractions by whole numbers

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What is the process of dividing a fraction by a whole number?

Back

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

Front

What is the reciprocal of a whole number?

Back

The reciprocal of a whole number 'n' is 1/n.

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How do you convert a whole number into a fraction?

Back

A whole number 'n' can be converted into a fraction by writing it as n/1.

Front

What is 8 ÷ 3/4?

Back

32/3

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What is 2 ÷ 1/4?

Back

8

Front

What is 2/5 divided by 3/4?

Back

8/15

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What is 1/6 ÷ 3?

Back

1/18

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What is 2 divided by 4/7?

Back

14/4

Front

What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

Back

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

Front

If you have 3/4 of a pizza and you want to share it with 2 friends, how much does each person get?

Back

Each person gets 3/8 of the pizza.