How to Divide a Whole Number by a Fraction
Convert the whole number to a fraction.. Find the reciprocal of the divisor.. Multiply the two fractions.
Steps
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Convert the whole number to a fraction.
Convert the whole number to a fraction.
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Find the reciprocal of the divisor.
Find the reciprocal of the divisor.
3
Multiply the two fractions.
Multiply the two fractions.
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Simplify, if necessary.
Simplify, if necessary.
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Draw shapes representing the whole number.
Draw shapes representing the whole number.
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Divide each whole shape according to the fraction's denominator.
Divide each whole shape according to the fraction's denominator.
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Shade in groups representing the fraction.
Shade in groups representing the fraction.
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Count the number of whole groups.
Count the number of whole groups.
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Interpret leftover pieces.
Interpret leftover pieces.
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Write the answer.
Write the answer.
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Solve this math problem:
Solve this math problem:
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Solve the following problem:
Solve the following problem:
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Solve the following problem by drawing a diagram.
Solve the following problem by drawing a diagram.
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