Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the reciprocal of 1/4?

Back

The reciprocal of 1/4 is 4.

Front

If Jason has 2 cups of muffin batter and uses 1/4 cup for each muffin, how many muffins can he make?

Back

8 muffins.

Front

What does 4 ÷ 1/2 equal?

Back

8.

Front

How do you solve 6 ÷ 2/3?

Back

Multiply 6 by the reciprocal of 2/3, which is 3/2, resulting in 9.

Front

What is 9 divided by 3/4?

Back

12.

Front

If a sandwich is 9 inches around and each ant is 1/6 of an inch, how many ants can fit around the sandwich?

Back

54 ants.

Front

What is the formula to find how many times a fraction fits into a whole number?

Back

Divide the whole number by the fraction.

Front

What is the result of dividing a number by a fraction greater than 1?

Back

The result will be less than the original number.

Front

What is the result of dividing a number by a fraction less than 1?

Back

The result will be greater than the original number.