Divide

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts or groups. It is one of the four basic operations in mathematics.

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What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

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Dividing by a fraction means to multiply by its reciprocal. For example, dividing by 1/2 is the same as multiplying by 2.

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What is the reciprocal of a number?

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The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number. For example, the reciprocal of 5 is 1/5.

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How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

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

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What is 3 divided by 1/6?

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18

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What is 1/7 divided by 7?

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1/7 divided by 7 is 1/49.

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What is 1/6 divided by 6?

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1/6 divided by 6 is 1/36.

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What is 1/4 divided by 7?

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1/4 divided by 7 is 1/28.

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What is 1/5 divided by 10?

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1/5 divided by 10 is 1/50.

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What is the result of dividing a fraction by a whole number?

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Dividing a fraction by a whole number results in a smaller fraction. For example, 1/2 divided by 2 is 1/4.