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When will dividing a whole number by a fraction result in a whole number answer? Explain.

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Answer:

From these examples, we can conclude, we will get a whole number when we divide if the numerator of the fraction is a factor of the whole number

Explanation:

Lets look at a couple of examples

Example 1

4 ÷ 1/3

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4 * 3/1 = 12

Whole number

Example 2

2 ÷11/12

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2 * 12/11

24/11

11 goes into 24 2 times

11*2 = 22

24-22 =2

11 goes into 24 2 times with 2 left over, The left over goes over the denominator.

2 2/11

2 2/11 is a mixed number not a whole number

Example 3

8 ÷2/11

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8 * 11/2

88/2

44


From these examples, we can conclude, we will get a whole number when we divide if the numerator of the fraction is a factor of the whole number

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