A unit fraction is a fraction with a numerator of 1. When you divide a unit fraction by a whole number, you are splitting that fraction into smaller equal parts.
Dividing by a whole number makes the pieces smaller. The denominator becomes larger because you are creating more parts.
To divide a unit fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number.
Dividing a fraction by a whole number is the same as multiplying the fraction by the reciprocal of that whole number.
When you divide a unit fraction by a whole number, you are creating more equal parts of an already small piece. That makes each new piece smaller.
This helps you understand that the larger the number you divide by, the smaller the result becomes.
Dividing unit fractions can help solve real-world problems that involve sharing or dividing parts of a whole into smaller equal sections.
Word problems help you see how math connects to everyday life. Always check if your answer makes sense — smaller shares mean smaller fractions.