Divide fractions

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1. How many quarters are in 5? 5 ÷ 1/4 = ?

1. 20

Each whole has 4 quarters.

5 wholes have 5 × 4 = 20 quarters.

5 ÷ 1/4 = 20

2. 36

Each whole has 6 sixths.

6 wholes have 6 × 6 = 36 sixths.

6 ÷ 1/6 = 36

3. 24

Each whole has 4 quarters.

6 wholes have 6 × 4 = 24 quarters.

6 ÷ 1/4 = 24

4. 28

Each whole has 7 sevenths.

4 wholes have 4 × 7 = 28 sevenths.

4 ÷ 1/7 = 28

5. 8

Each whole has 4 quarters.

2 wholes have 2 × 4 = 8 quarters.

2 ÷ 1/4 = 8

Fold two equal strips of paper into different numbers of equal parts. Find two fractions that cover the same length.