To solve \( 8 \div \frac{1}{4} \), we follow these steps:

### Step 1: Change the division to multiplication
When dividing by a fraction, you multiply by its reciprocal:
\[
8 \div \frac{1}{4} = 8 \times 4
\]

### Step 2: Perform the multiplication
\[
8 \times 4 = 32
\]

### Final Answer: 
\[
8 \div \frac{1}{4} = 32
\]

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1. What is \( 10 \div \frac{1}{5} \)?
2. How do you divide whole numbers by mixed fractions?
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4. How does multiplying by a reciprocal work in general?
5. Can you express \( 8 \div 0.25 \) as a fraction?

**Tip:** Dividing by a fraction is equivalent to multiplying by its reciprocal!

Learn how to solve the problem 8 divided by 1/4 using the concept of division of fractions. This problem demonstrates how dividing by a fraction is equivalent to multiplying by its reciprocal. Suitable for students in Grades 5-6.

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