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What is 1 divided by 1/3?

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1 divided by 1/3 is 3
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User NewPtone
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To divide by a fraction, you would multiply the number by the fractions reciprocal (switch the places of the numerator and denominator). In other words:

1/(1/3)
would become
1*(3/1)
3/1 simplifies to 3, and 3*1=3

1 divided by 1/3 is 3

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