Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions

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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.

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What is the reciprocal of 2/3?

Back

The reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2.

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How do you convert a division problem involving fractions into a multiplication problem?

Back

Change the division sign to multiplication and flip the second fraction (take its reciprocal).

Front

What is 6 ÷ 2/3?

Back

6 ÷ 2/3 = 6 × 3/2 = 9.

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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.

Front

What is 4 ÷ 1/2?

Back

4 ÷ 1/2 = 4 × 2/1 = 8.

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What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

Back

Dividing by a fraction means finding out how many times the fraction fits into the whole number.

Front

What is 9 ÷ 3/4?

Back

9 ÷ 3/4 = 9 × 4/3 = 12.

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What is 3 ÷ 3/4?

Back

3 ÷ 3/4 = 3 × 4/3 = 4.

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What is the formula for dividing whole numbers by fractions?

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Whole Number ÷ Fraction = Whole Number × (1/Fraction).