Divide Unit Fractions by Whole Numbers

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

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How do you divide a unit fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a unit fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number. For example, 1/4 ÷ 2 = 1/(4×2) = 1/8.

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What is the result of 1/6 ÷ 3?

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1/18

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What is the result of 1/4 ÷ 5?

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1/20

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What is the result of 1/2 ÷ 2?

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1/4

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What is the result of 1/9 ÷ 3?

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1/27

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What does 'dividing by a whole number' mean in terms of fractions?

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

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If you divide a fraction by a whole number, what happens to the size of the fraction?

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The size of the fraction decreases; it becomes smaller.

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What is the general formula for dividing a unit fraction by a whole number n?

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The formula is: 1/a ÷ n = 1/(a×n), where a is the denominator of the unit fraction.

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Can you give an example of dividing a unit fraction by a whole number?

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Sure! For example, 1/3 ÷ 4 = 1/(3×4) = 1/12.