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because a fraction usually is less than a value of 1. unless of course, its an improper fraction.
Example: 7/10 is equal to .70 which is less than 1
1/1 is equal to 1.0
therfore, the fraction is smaller than the value of 1
o for heavens sake -
you have one whole thing and you are cutting it up into smaller pieces therefore you have more pieces....and the answer looks bigger - ie you have one whole dollar and you divide it by 1/10 (dimes) now you have 10 dimes
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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.
A fraction divided by a whole number?
a smaller fraction! eg 3/4 divided by 5 = 3/20
What is the inproper fraction?
an improper fraction is a fraction is were the numerator (top number) is bigger than the denominator (bottom number) e.g. 8/2
What happens when a fraction is divided by itself?
ANY number divided by itself is ' 1 '.
How do you write 4 divided by 7 as a fraction?
0.5714
