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In that phrase, "unit" means "equal to 1".

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Q: Can a unit fraction be larger than 1?
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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.


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


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.


When does multiplying by a fraction give an answer that is larger than that original answer?

A fraction can be larger than 1, for example, 4/2 is a fraction (which can be simplified to 2). Only a fraction that is larger than 1, multiplied by another number gives you a larger number.


What type of fraction is larger than 1?

an improper fraction


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

The answer depends on the sign of the numbers.(1/4) / 3 = 1/12, which is smaller.(-1/4) / 3 = -1/1, which is larger.


Why cant you have the greatest fraction be less than 1?

You can have fractions larger than 1. For example, 9/8 is a fraction that is larger than 1, as is 100000000000000000000000/3. Thus, the greatest possible fraction in the universe is greater than 1.


Is a fraction a unit fraction?

No, every fraction is not a unit fraction because unit fraction must have 1 as numerator but every unit fraction is a fraction such as 2/3 is a fraction but not considered a unit fraction and 1/3 which is a unit fraction is also called 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


What fraction is more than 1?

Any fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator (improper fraction.) 3/2 can also be written as 1 1/2.


What is the relationship to the number 1 if the numerator is larger than the denominator of the fraction?

The number (the fraction) is greater than one.


What fraction is more than 1 2?

Any fraction larger than 1/2 like 5/8 or 7/11.