Question

When you divide a fraction by a whole number greater than 1, is the quotient larger or smaller than the fraction?

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

smaller for positive fractions

larger for negative fractions

Explanation:

Dividing anything by a positive whole number greater than 1 gives a quotient that is closer to zero than the original dividend.

For positive fractions, the quotient is smaller.

(1/2)/3 = 1/6 . . . . 1/6 < 1/2

For negative fractions, the quotient is larger.

(-1/2)/3 = -1/6 . . . . -1/6 > -1/2