Dividing Fractions by Whole Numbers

Worksheet Description

You are given a fraction that will be divided by a whole number. Remember that a whole number is just that value over 1. This worksheet is a collection of division problems where students are required to divide fractions by whole numbers. Each problem presents a fraction on the left side of the division sign and a whole number on the right. Students are expected to perform the division and write the answer in the space provided. The layout of the worksheet is straightforward, with eight problems arranged in a clear, uncluttered format for ease of use.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to divide fractions by whole numbers, a key skill in arithmetic. It reinforces the understanding that dividing by a whole number is equivalent to multiplying by its reciprocal. This process involves taking the reciprocal of the whole number (turning it into a fraction with the number as the denominator and one as the numerator) and then multiplying it by the original fraction. This exercise not only strengthens students’ division and multiplication skills with fractions but also enhances their ability to simplify the resulting fractions to their lowest terms.