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Dividing a whole number by a fraction

Ask how many groups of the divisor fit into the whole number.

  • Ask how many groups of the divisor fit into the whole number.
  • Write the whole number over 1. Keep it unchanged and multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.
  • Dividing by a positive fraction smaller than 1 makes the result bigger.

Example 1

Calculate. Give your answer in simplest form.

Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.Multiply the numerators and the denominators.

Example 2

Calculate. Give your answer in simplest form.

Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.Multiply the numerators and the denominators.

Remember
Use the worked steps to check your method, not just the final answer.

Your turn

Question 1

Calculate. Give your answer in simplest form.

Check answer
Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.Multiply the numerators and the denominators.
Question 2

Calculate. Give your answer in simplest form.

Check answer
Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.Multiply the numerators and the denominators.
Question 3

Calculate. Give your answer in simplest form.

Check answer
Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.Multiply the numerators and the denominators.
Question 4

Calculate. Give your answer in simplest form.

Check answer
Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.Multiply the numerators and the denominators.
Question 5

Calculate. Give your answer in simplest form.

Check answer
Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.Multiply the numerators and the denominators.
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