How many 1/4 sheets are there in 5 sheets | MathCelebrity Forum

How many 1/4 sheets are there in 5 sheets

math_celebrity

Administrator
Staff member
How many 1/4 sheets are there in 5 sheets

We divide 5 sheets by 1/4 sheets:
5/1/4

However, when we divide by a fraction, it's the same as multiplying by the reciprocal of the fraction:
The reciprocal of 1/4 is 4/1, so we have:
5 * 4/1 = 20/1 = 20
 
Back
Top