Question

How is dividing a whole number by a fraction different from dividing a fraction by a fraction?

Answer 1

To Divide A Fraction By Whole Number

1. Turn the whole number into a fraction. ( ex: 2=2/1)

2. Multiply the fraction by the whole number fraction.

3. Multiply the tops together and the bottoms together

Dividing A Fraction By A Fraction

1. Arrange the equation

2. Keep the first fraction

3. Change the sign

4. flip the fraction

5. Multiply the tops together and the bottoms together

Answer 2

Dividing a whole number by a fraction you would just multiply the bottom number of the fraction by the whole number.