Question

Work out
a) 1 divided by 1/9

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

To divide a fraction, you turn it into a multiplication problem by reciprocating the fraction.

Reciprocating means making the numerator the denominator and the denominator, the numerator. For instance, 2÷3/4 becomes 2×4/3

1÷1/9=1/1 × 9/1=9

Answer 2

9

Explanation:

1÷
`(1)/(9)`

Convert 1 to a fraction

`(1)/(1)`÷
`(1)/(9)`

Using the KFC rule (or some equivalent)

KEEP the first fraction

FLIP the sign

CHANGE the second fraction

`(1)/(1)` ×
`(9)/(1)` =
`(9)/(1)` = 9