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Multiply by the reciprocal.

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Q: How do you divide a unit fraction by a whole number?
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How do you write a fraction as a product of a whole number and unit of fraction?

how to write 6/9 as a product of a whole number and a unit fraction.


What is the product of a whole number and a unit fraction?

It is the first whole number divided by the denominator of the unit fraction. This could be a whole number or a fraction.


When you divide a unit fraction by a whole number will the quotient be greater than or less than the unit fraction?

The quotient will be less. 1/2 ÷ 2 = 1/4


How do you show the fraction as a product of a whole number and a unit fraction?

To show a fraction as a product of a whole number and a unit fraction, you can divide the numerator by the denominator. The whole number will be the result of this division, and the remainder will be the numerator of the unit fraction. For example, if you have the fraction 7/3, you would divide 7 by 3 to get 2 with a remainder of 1, so 7/3 can be expressed as 2 1/3.


Explain the relationship between division and multiplication in Divide whole numbers by unit fractions?

to divide a whole number by a fraction you invert the fraction and multiply. For example 5 divided by 1/10 = 5 x 10 = 50


When you divide a unit fraction less than 1 by a whole number is the quotient larger or than fraction smaller than?

it is smaller (1/2)/2=.25


How does the quotient compare to the dividend when you divide a unit fraction by a whole number?

Rules for division -- invert the fractional divisor and multiply let 1 / k = a unit fraction where k is any counting number, let m = any whole number so 1 / k divided by m becomes 1 / k multiplied by 1 / m = 1 / (km) the result is a new unit fraction with denominator equal to the old denominator times the whole number.


What happens to a unit fraction when it is divided by a whole number?

As long as the whole number is not zero, it becomes a unit fraction with a larger denominator, ie one with a smaller value.


What is a fractional unit?

Unit fractions are fractions where the top number (numerator) is 1. EG: 1 over 5 ( 1/5 ) - The top number is 1 so it is a unit fraction.a unit fraction is any fraction with a numerator of 1 for example: 1/8 is a unit fraction 1/125, is a unit fraction 9/16 is NOTa unit fraction


When you divide a unit fraction ( less than 1) by a whole number is the quotion larger or smaller than the fraction?

The answer will depend on the sign of the fraction.(1/4) / 2 = 1/8, which is smaller.(-1/4) / 2 = -1/8, which is greater.


Why is the quotient larger than the dividend when dividing by a unit fraction?

Rules for dividing by a fraction are multiply by the reciprocal. The reciprocal of a unit fraction is a whole number. Multiplying by a whole number will make the answer (quotient) larger. ex unit fraction 1/a 7 divided by 1/a = 7 x a/1 = 7a .... a times larger than 7.


Can a mixed number be a unit fraction?

No, a mixed number cannot be a unit fraction.