Dividing Whole Numbers by Fractions: Multiplying by the Reciprocal

The video tutorial explains how to divide whole numbers by fractions using the concept of reciprocals. It demonstrates that dividing by a fraction is equivalent to multiplying by its reciprocal. Several examples are provided to illustrate this method, showing that the quotient can be found by multiplying the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction. The tutorial also covers the definition of reciprocals and applies the concept to a practical problem involving baking cookies.

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