--- title: Dividing Fractions by Whole Numbers --- ## Dividing Fractions by Whole Numbers Here are the steps to divide a fraction by a whole number 1. Multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number. 2. If possible, simplify the resultant fraction #### Example 1
4⁄5 ÷ 3 = 4⁄(3 * 5) = 4⁄15#### Example 2
6⁄7 ÷ 2 = 6⁄(2 * 7) = 6⁄14 = 3⁄7 (Simplified)Please note that a whole number can also be considered as a fraction by considering its denominator as 1. It, then becomes similar to dividing two fractions