Math Problem Statement

Dividing whole numbers by fractions: 1) 24 ÷ 3/8 2) 98 ÷ 7/21 3) 19 ÷ 1/5 4) 35 ÷ 1/5 5) 80 ÷ 2/8

Solution

Let's work through the problems on your image, where you're dividing whole numbers by fractions.

Key Concept:

Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. For example: ab÷cd=ab×dc\frac{a}{b} \div \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a}{b} \times \frac{d}{c} So for each problem, we will multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

Solving each one:

  1. 24÷3824 \div \frac{3}{8}

    • Reciprocal of 38\frac{3}{8} is 83\frac{8}{3}.
    • So, 24×83=24×83=1923=6424 \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{24 \times 8}{3} = \frac{192}{3} = 64.
  2. 98÷72198 \div \frac{7}{21}

    • Reciprocal of 721\frac{7}{21} is 217\frac{21}{7}.
    • So, 98×217=98×217=20587=29498 \times \frac{21}{7} = \frac{98 \times 21}{7} = \frac{2058}{7} = 294.
  3. 19÷1519 \div \frac{1}{5}

    • Reciprocal of 15\frac{1}{5} is 55.
    • So, 19×5=9519 \times 5 = 95.
  4. 35÷1535 \div \frac{1}{5}

    • Reciprocal of 15\frac{1}{5} is 55.
    • So, 35×5=17535 \times 5 = 175.
  5. 80÷2880 \div \frac{2}{8}

    • Reciprocal of 28\frac{2}{8} is 82=4\frac{8}{2} = 4.
    • So, 80×4=32080 \times 4 = 320.

Answers:

  1. 6464
  2. 294294
  3. 9595
  4. 175175
  5. 320320

Would you like more details on any of these steps, or do you have any questions?

Here are five related questions for further practice:

  1. How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?
  2. What is the general rule for dividing by fractions?
  3. How can you simplify fractions before dividing or multiplying?
  4. What is the reciprocal of a mixed number?
  5. How do you convert improper fractions to mixed numbers after multiplying?

Tip: When dividing by fractions, always remember to multiply by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Division of fractions
Multiplication by reciprocals
Simplifying fractions

Formulas

a ÷ (b/c) = a × (c/b)
Multiplication of whole numbers by fractions: a × (c/b) = (a × c) / b

Theorems

Reciprocal Theorem: To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8