Dividing Fractions: 1 1/3 Divided by 4
Dividing fractions can be a bit tricky, but it's all about following a few simple steps. Let's work through the example of 1 1/3 divided by 4.
Step 1: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.
- 1 1/3 is the same as (1 * 3 + 1)/3 = 4/3
Step 2: Rewrite the division problem as multiplication by the reciprocal.
- The reciprocal of 4 is 1/4.
- Our problem now becomes: (4/3) * (1/4)
Step 3: Multiply the numerators and the denominators.
- (4/3) * (1/4) = (4 * 1) / (3 * 4) = 4/12
Step 4: Simplify the fraction (if possible).
- 4/12 can be simplified by dividing both numerator and denominator by 4.
- This gives us 1/3.
Therefore, 1 1/3 divided by 4 is equal to 1/3.