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Some problems that involve equal-sized groups also involve fractions. Here is an example:

"How many are in 2?" We can express this question with multiplication and division
equations.
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There are 12 equal-sized groups of
(1)/(6) in 2.

Solving word problems involving fractions.

In this question, we are to solve how many are in 2 from the division of:


2 / (1)/(6)

To do this, we can find the reciprocal of
(1)/(6) which is 6, and this will also change the division sign to multiplication. As such, we have:


=2* (6)/(1)


= (12)/(1)

Now, the division of
2 / (1)/(6) can be written as
(12)/(1) after multiplication.

Therefore, we can conclude that there are 12 equal-sized groups of
(1)/(6) in 2.

The complete question.

Some problems that involve equal-sized groups also involve fractions. Here is an example:
2 / (1)/(6)

"How many are in 2?" We can express this question with multiplication and division equations.

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