Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Unit Fractions

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What is multiplication?

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that represents the splitting of a number into equal parts. For example, @@12 div 4@@ means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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What is a unit fraction?

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

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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 div rac{1}{3} = 6 imes 3 = 18@@.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. This means that if you multiply a number and then divide by the same number, you will return to the original number. For example, @@8 imes 2 div 2 = 8@@.

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What is the result of @@2 div rac{1}{6}@@?

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The result is 12. This is because dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal: @@2 div rac{1}{6} = 2 imes 6 = 12@@.

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