How to divide a whole number by a fraction.

Divide a Whole Number by a Fraction.

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We are going to learn how to divide a whole number by a fraction.

First, you are going make the whole number a fraction. By doing 7 over 1. Drop down the other fraction.

First, you are going make the whole number a fraction. By doing 7 over 1. Drop down the other fraction.

Now flip the fraction on the right . To make it 18 over 13. Drop down the other fraction and change the operation to multiplication.

Now flip the fraction on the right . To make it 18 over 13. Drop down the other fraction and change the operation to multiplication.

Now multiply the fraction.

Now multiply the fraction.

Since it was an improper fraction you need to make a mixed number. 13 can go into 126, 9 times. 9x13=117. Now you take 126-117 which equals 9.

Since it was an improper fraction you need to make a mixed number. 13 can go into 126, 9 times. 9x13=117. Now you take 126-117 which equals 9.

Now you put 9 as your whole number and the numerator 9 and the denominator 13.

Now you put 9 as your whole number and the numerator 9 and the denominator 13.

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