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Grade 8
Number
6. NL.SO.8N6
6.2 Dividing fractions with whole numbers
Dividing a Fraction by a Whole Number
Divide a fraction by a whole number by multiplying the fraction by that whole number's reciprocal.
What You'll Learn
Dividing by a whole number equals multiplying by its reciprocal.
Write the whole number as a fraction over 1, then flip it.
Multiply numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator.
Three-fourths divided by 2 equals three-fourths times one-half, or three-eighths.
Simplify the result if the fraction can be reduced.
What You'll Practice
1
Dividing unit fractions by whole numbers on number lines
2
Finding quotients like 1/3 ÷ 4 and 1/6 ÷ 3 through visualization
3
Solving word problems involving fraction division with measurements
Why This Matters
Dividing fractions with whole numbers is essential for everyday situations like cooking, measuring, and sharing resources fairly. Mastering this skill builds your number sense and prepares you for more advanced fraction operations in algebra.
Before You Start — Make Sure You Can:
This Unit Includes
5 Video lessons
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Fractions
Division
Number Lines
Visual Models
Word Problems
Unit Fractions
NL Curriculum Aligned