Divide a whole number by a fraction

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5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to divide a whole number by a fraction?
Back
Dividing a whole number by a fraction is the same as multiplying the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the reciprocal of 1/2?
Back
The reciprocal of 1/2 is 2.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate 8 divided by 1/2?
Back
To calculate 8 ÷ 1/2, multiply 8 by the reciprocal of 1/2, which is 2. So, 8 × 2 = 16.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If you have 30 subs and each person can eat 1/3 of a sub, how many people can eat?
Back
90 people can eat, because 30 ÷ (1/3) = 30 × 3 = 90.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is 7 divided by 1/4?
Back
7 ÷ 1/4 = 7 × 4 = 28.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If Jason has 2 cups of muffin batter and uses 1/4 cup for each muffin, how many muffins can he make?
Back
Jason can make 8 muffins, because 2 ÷ (1/4) = 2 × 4 = 8.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula to divide a whole number by a fraction?
Back
The formula is: Whole Number ÷ Fraction = Whole Number × (Reciprocal of the Fraction).
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