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How many 1/8 are there in 1?Write a division equation to show this

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Answer:

8

Explanation:

1 ÷ ⅛ = 8

Use the process KCF (keep change flip)

1. Keep the first number (1)

2. Change the sign (÷ becomes ×)

3. Flip the fraction (⅛ becomes 8/1 which equals 8)

1 ÷ ⅛ = 8

1 × 8 = 8

User Dahernan
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Answer: 8

Explanation:

There are 8 one-eights in the number one. Here is why:

We know the number 1 or one is a whole. 8/8 is equal to the whole, which means 8/8 = 1.

Now, we can do this equation backwards. One divided by eight = 1/8.

Best of Luck!

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