Dividing Unit Fractions

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What is a unit fraction?

Back

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 whole number by a unit fraction?

Back

To divide a whole number by a unit fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the unit fraction.

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 1/2 is 2/1.

Front

Solve: 3 ÷ 1/7 = ?

Back

3 ÷ 1/7 = 21.

Front

Solve: 7 ÷ 1/2 = ?

Back

7 ÷ 1/2 = 14.

Front

Solve: 6 ÷ 1/5 = ?

Back

6 ÷ 1/5 = 30.

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Solve: 4 ÷ 1/4 = ?

Back

4 ÷ 1/4 = 16.

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Solve: 5 ÷ 1/6 = ?

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5 ÷ 1/6 = 30.

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

Back

Dividing by a fraction greater than 1 results in a smaller number.

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

Back

Dividing by a fraction less than 1 results in a larger number.