Dividing Whole Numbers by Fractions

Front

What is dividing a whole number by a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What is the reciprocal of 1/2?

Back

The reciprocal of 1/2 is 2.

Front

Calculate: 7 ÷ 1/2

Back

14

Front

Calculate: 6 ÷ 3/4

Back

8

Front

Calculate: 6 ÷ 4/6

Back

9

Front

Calculate: 10 ÷ 1/2

Back

20

Front

If Kevin divides 3 pieces of paper into fourths, how many fourths does he have?

Back

12 fourths (3 ÷ 1/4 = 12).

Front

What expression represents dividing a whole number by a fraction?

Back

Whole number ÷ Fraction.

Front

What is the result of dividing a number by a fraction less than 1?

Back

The result is greater than the original number.

Front

What is the result of dividing a number by a fraction greater than 1?

Back

The result is less than the original number.