Dividing Whole Numbers and Unit Fractions

This video tutorial covers the concept of dividing whole numbers and unit fractions, specifically focusing on examples like 1/3 divided by 6 and 5 divided by 1/4. It introduces a visual method for understanding these divisions and provides a shortcut using the inverse method. The video also includes practice problems for viewers to try on their own, reinforcing the concepts taught.

What is the result of dividing 1/3 by 6?

• 1/6

• 1/12

• 1/9

• 1/18

How do you find the inverse of a whole number 6 in fraction division?

• 1/6

• 1/5

• 6/1

• 6

How many pieces do you get when dividing a shape into sixths?

• 6

• 12

• 18

• 24

What mathematical operation is used when inverting the process of division?

• None of the above

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

What is the first step in visually dividing a fraction by a whole number?

• Multiply the numbers

• Divide the fraction into equal parts

• Invert the whole number

• Draw a picture of the fraction

What is the result of 5 divided by 1/4?

• 15

• 25

• 10

• 20

What does flipping the divisor from 1/4 to its inverse achieve?

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

If you divide a whole number by a unit fraction, what mathematical operation do you perform with the inverse of the divisor?

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

What is 1/8 divided by 4?

• 1/32

• 1/12

• 1/16

• 1/24

What is the result of 3 divided by 1/6?

• 18

• 12

• 6

• 9