Division of a fraction by a whole number

To divide a fraction by a whole number, you can convert the whole number into a fraction by placing it over 1. Then, you can use the rule of dividing fractions by multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

For example, if you want to divide 3/4 by 2, you can rewrite 2 as 2/1. Then, you can multiply 3/4 by the reciprocal of 2/1:

(3/4) ÷ 2 = (3/4) x (1/2) = 3/8

So, 3/4 divided by 2 is equal to 3/8.

Rule: To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the fraction by the reciprocal of the whole number.

Example:

Divide the fraction 1/2 by the whole number 3.

1/2 ÷ 3

= 1/2 x 1/3 (multiply by the reciprocal of 3, which is 1/3)

= 1/6