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How do i divide a whole number by a fractions

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You can divide a whole number by fractions without really dividing. Use the flip fraction method. For example:
5 divided by 1/2 can be done just by flipping the fraction to 2/1 which is 2. 2 times 5 is 10, which is your answer. You can also turn the fraction into a decimal and simply divide. I'd use the first method. Hope it helps!
User OzB
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make the whole number a fraction. so if youre number is 16 make it 16/1. Then you can go on. 
User Martin Geisler
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