Divide Whole Numbers & Unit Fractions

Front

What is the result of dividing a whole number by a unit fraction?

Back

Dividing a whole number by a unit fraction is equivalent to multiplying the whole number by the reciprocal of the unit fraction.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 1/4?

Back

The reciprocal of 1/4 is 4.

Front

If Kevin divides 3 pieces of paper into fourths, how many fourths does he have?

Back

12 fourths (3 pieces x 4 fourths each).

Front

What does the expression 6 ÷ 1/3 represent?

Back

It represents how many pieces of ribbon of length 1/3 foot can be cut from a 6-foot long ribbon.

Front

What is the equivalent expression for 5 ÷ 1/6?

Back

5 x 6.

Front

How many sundaes can Carson make with 3 bananas if he needs 1/3 of a banana for each sundae?

Back

9 sundaes (3 ÷ 1/3 = 9).

Front

How many groups of 1/8 are there in 3 wholes?

Back

24 groups (3 ÷ 1/8 = 24).

Front

What is the formula to find how many pieces of a certain length can be cut from a longer piece?

Back

Divide the total length by the length of each piece.

Front

If you have 5 apples and each apple is cut into 1/4 pieces, how many pieces do you have?

Back

20 pieces (5 x 4).

Front

What is the meaning of 'unit fraction'?

Back

A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer.