Divide Unit Fractions and 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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What does it mean to divide a whole number by a fraction?

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Dividing a whole number by a fraction is the same as multiplying the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 1/4 is 4/1.

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How do you divide 8 by 1/4?

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To divide 8 by 1/4, multiply 8 by the reciprocal of 1/4, which is 4. So, 8 ÷ 1/4 = 8 × 4 = 32.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/2 or 18/5.

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What is the result of 4 ÷ 1/4?

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4 ÷ 1/4 = 4 × 4 = 16.

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What is the quotient of 1/4 ÷ 5?

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1/4 ÷ 5 = 1/4 × 1/5 = 1/20.

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Which equation has a quotient of 12?

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3 ÷ 1/4 = 12.

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What is a benchmark fraction?

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A benchmark fraction is a commonly used fraction that helps to estimate or compare quantities, such as 1/2 or 1/4.

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What is the process to divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.