How many 1/4 sheets are there in 5 sheets

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  1. math_celebrity

    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
     

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