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Use the model showing 2 wholes divided into thirds to find the quotient 2 ÷ (1/3)

Use the model showing 2 wholes divided into thirds to find the quotient 2 ÷ (1/3)-example-1
User Motassem Kassab
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Notice that after dividing two wholes into thirds, a total of six parts are created.

Additionally, remember that to divide by a fraction is the same as to multiply by its reciprocal. Then:


2/(1)/(3)=2*(3)/(1)=2*3=6

Therefore, the correct choice is option D) 6.

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