Dividing/Multiplying Fractions

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What is the result 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.

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What is the reciprocal of 1/3?

Back

The reciprocal of 1/3 is 3.

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How do you multiply fractions?

Back

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is 1/2 multiplied by 1/4?

Back

1/2 multiplied by 1/4 equals 1/8.

Front

What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

Back

Dividing by a fraction means to multiply by its reciprocal.

Front

What is 7 divided by 1/3?

Back

7 divided by 1/3 equals 21.

Front

If you have 3 cups of blueberries and each serving is 1/4 cup, how many servings can you make?

Back

You can make 12 servings.

Front

What is 1/2 divided by 10?

Back

1/2 divided by 10 equals 1/20.

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If Clyde eats 1/6 cup of cat food each day, how many days can he be fed with 5 cups?

Back

Clyde can be fed for 30 days.

Front

What is the formula for dividing fractions?

Back

The formula is: a ÷ (b/c) = a × (c/b).