Dividing Whole Numbers by Fractions Explained

This video tutorial teaches how to divide whole numbers by fractions using the concept of reciprocals. It begins with a simple division example and explains how division can be transformed into multiplication by using the reciprocal of the divisor. The video provides several examples, including mixed numbers, to illustrate the process. Viewers are encouraged to practice with provided problems and solutions.

What is the result of 6 divided by 2?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What does the term 'of' often mean in mathematics?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

What is the reciprocal of 2?

• 1/2

• 1

• 1/3

• 2

How can you divide by a fraction?

• Add the fraction

• Multiply by its reciprocal

• Subtract the fraction

• Multiply by the fraction

What is 2 divided by 3/5?

• 10/3

• 3/10

• 5/3

• 3/5

What is 4 divided by 2/7?

• 4

• 14

• 28

• 7

What is the first step in dividing by a mixed number?

• Find its reciprocal

• Convert it to an improper fraction

• Convert it to a decimal

• Multiply it by 2

What is 5 divided by 1 and 2/7?

• 7/5

• 5/7

• 9/35

• 35/9

What should you do after converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?

• Add it to the whole number

• Subtract it from the whole number

• Divide by its reciprocal

• Multiply by its reciprocal

What is the simplified form of 35/9?

• 5 and 1/9

• 4

• 3 and 8/9

• 3 and 7/9