Dividing 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 1/8.

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

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To divide a whole number by a unit fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction. For example, 6 ÷ 1/3 = 6 * 3 = 18.

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What is the result of 1/8 divided by 6?

Back

1/48

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What is the result of 6 divided by 1/3?

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18

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What is the result of 4 divided by 1/2?

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8

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What is the result of 1/2 divided by 3?

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1/6

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What is the result of 1/2 divided by 2?

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1/4

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What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

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Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. For example, dividing by 1/3 is the same as multiplying by 3/1.

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What is the reciprocal of 1/4?

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4/1 or 4.

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If you have 3 divided by 1/4, what is the result?

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12.