- In dividing a fraction by a whole number, for example, ⅔ by 15, consider 15 as the fraction ¹⁵/₁. The rule gives ²/⁴⁵ as the quotient. Therefore, to divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator by that whole number.
EXERCISES.
| Dividend. | Divisor. | Quotient. |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | 63 | 41 |
| 33 | 11 | 189 |
| 467 | 907 | 47167 |
| 151 | 101 | 136957 |
| 7813 | 601 | 13 |
| 5071 | 11 | 461 |
| What are | ¹/₅ × ¹/₅ × ¹/₅ - ²/₁₇× ²/₁₇ × ²/₁₇ | , |
|---|---|---|
| ¹/₅ - ²/₁₇ | ||
| and | ⁸/₁₁ × ⁸/₁₁ - ³/₁₁ × ³/₁₁ | ? |
| ⁸/₁₁ - ³/₁₁ | ||
| Answer , | 559 | and 1. |
| 7225 |
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