Dividing fractions by whole numbers

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What does it mean to divide a fraction by a whole number?

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Dividing a fraction by a whole number means to find out how many equal parts of the fraction fit into the whole number.

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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

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What is 1/4 divided by 2?

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1/8

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If you have 1/5 of a cake and share it with 2 friends, how much does each get?

Back

1/15 of a cake.

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What is the result of 1/8 divided by 4?

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1/32

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How do you express 1/7 divided by 2 as a fraction?

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1/14.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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Identify the fraction and the whole number you are dividing by.

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What is the relationship between division and multiplication in fractions?

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Dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

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What is the reciprocal of 3?

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1/3.

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If you have 1/3 of a pizza and you want to share it with 3 people, how much does each person get?

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1/9 of a pizza.