Question

Calculate the quotient. If needed, draw a model. 3/5 divided by 1/3

Answer 1

Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by the inverse of the fraction (i.e. the fraction where you switch numerator and denominator):

`x/ (a)/(b)=x\cdot (b)/(a)`

So, you have

`(3)/(5)/(1)/(3)=(3)/(5)\cdot(3)/(1)=(3)/(5)\cdot 3=(9)/(5)`