Grade 6 · Math
Divide by a nonzero fraction
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Find ÷ 1/3. Give the quotient in simplest form.
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Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor: × = = 5/2.
A little hint: The divisor must be nonzero. Check the quotient by multiplying it by the original divisor.
Ask how many groups of the divisor fit in the dividend; the answer can include part of a group.
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