Find the value of 58 ÷ 20. Give your answer as a fraction in the simplest form.
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When you divide a fraction by a whole number, you can multiply the fraction by the reciprocal of that whole number.
Worked answer
- Dividing by 20 is the same as multiplying by 120.
- 58 ÷ 20 = 58 × 120
- = 5160
- = 132
Answer: 1/32
The mistake this question tests
Habit
Calculation slip
A common mistake is to multiply the numerator by the whole number instead of the denominator, getting 1008 or 252.
How to fix it at home →Wrong answers children often give:
- 25/2 Calculation slip
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