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Dividing a Fraction by a Whole Number

Learn How to Divide a Whole Number by a Fraction!

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Learn How to Divide a Whole Number by a Fraction!

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How to divide a whole number by a fraction is a fundamental mathematical concept that teaches students to work with fractions effectively.

The process involves understanding reciprocals and their role in division
Dividing fractions with reciprocals simplifies complex fraction divisions into multiplication
Students learn to apply the "keep, change, flip" method for consistent results
The visual method for dividing fractions helps students grasp the concept through practical representation
Understanding how many smaller parts (fractions) fit into a whole number is key to mastering this concept

8/14/2023

-Dividing by Whole Number -
2÷5=²65
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-Dividing Fra tions -
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easier way:
to solve
5+2=1
1 ÷ ¾/327 = 3/2
how many.
2/3 fit into
1?
A

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Page 2: Advanced Division with Fractions

The second page expands on the concept of dividing whole numbers by fractions, providing more complex examples and visual representations to reinforce understanding.

Example: When dividing 1 by a fraction, students learn to determine how many groups of the fraction fit into the whole number.

Highlight: Visual representations help students understand how fractions can be grouped and counted within whole numbers.

Definition: When dividing a whole number by a fraction, we're essentially asking how many times the fraction goes into the whole number.

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Page 1: Dividing Whole Numbers and Fractions

This page introduces the fundamental concepts of dividing whole numbers by fractions and working with reciprocals. The content focuses on multiple methods to solve division problems involving fractions.

Definition: Reciprocals are numbers that, when multiplied together, equal 1. For example, 2/3 and 3/2 are reciprocals.

Example: When dividing 1 by 3/4, the solution becomes 1 × 4/3 = 4/3, demonstrating how division transforms into multiplication with reciprocals.

Highlight: The "keep, change, flip" method is a crucial strategy for dividing fractions - keep the first number, change the division to multiplication, and flip the second fraction.

Vocabulary: Reciprocal - the multiplicative inverse of a number; when multiplied by the original number, it equals 1.

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Subjects

Arithmetic

Dividing Fractions

Dividing a Fraction by a Whole Number

Learn How to Divide a Whole Number by a Fraction!

Sri

@study._.tofu

55 Followers

How to divide a whole number by a fraction is a fundamental mathematical concept that teaches students to work with fractions effectively.

The process involves understanding reciprocals and their role in division
Dividing fractions with reciprocals simplifies complex fraction divisions into multiplication
Students learn to apply the "keep, change, flip" method for consistent results
The visual method for dividing fractions helps students grasp the concept through practical representation
Understanding how many smaller parts (fractions) fit into a whole number is key to mastering this concept

8/14/2023

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Page 2: Advanced Division with Fractions

The second page expands on the concept of dividing whole numbers by fractions, providing more complex examples and visual representations to reinforce understanding.

Example: When dividing 1 by a fraction, students learn to determine how many groups of the fraction fit into the whole number.

Highlight: Visual representations help students understand how fractions can be grouped and counted within whole numbers.

Definition: When dividing a whole number by a fraction, we're essentially asking how many times the fraction goes into the whole number.

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Page 1: Dividing Whole Numbers and Fractions

Definition: Reciprocals are numbers that, when multiplied together, equal 1. For example, 2/3 and 3/2 are reciprocals.

Example: When dividing 1 by 3/4, the solution becomes 1 × 4/3 = 4/3, demonstrating how division transforms into multiplication with reciprocals.

Highlight: The "keep, change, flip" method is a crucial strategy for dividing fractions - keep the first number, change the division to multiplication, and flip the second fraction.

Vocabulary: Reciprocal - the multiplicative inverse of a number; when multiplied by the original number, it equals 1.

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Knowunity is the # 1 ranked education app in five European countries

Knowunity was a featured story by Apple and has consistently topped the app store charts within the education category in Germany, Italy, Poland, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Join Knowunity today and help millions of students around the world.

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4.9+

Average App Rating

15 M

Students use Knowunity

#1

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950 K+

Students uploaded study notes

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iOS User

I love this app so much [...] I recommend Knowunity to everyone!!! I went from a C to an A with it :D

Stefan S, iOS User

The application is very simple and well designed. So far I have found what I was looking for :D

SuSSan, iOS User