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Division in Terms of Reciprocal

We will learn division in terms of reciprocal.

Let us divide 14 into 2 parts. In the following figure A the colored part represents 14 of the whole figure. Now, we divide each part into two equal parts. The colored part in the figure B represents 18/.

Division in Terms of Reciprocal

Therefore, 14 ÷ 2 is equal to 18. We know that the reciprocal or the multiplicative inverse of 2 is 12.

So, if we multiply 14 by the reciprocal of 2, we get 14 × 12 = 18.

To divide a fraction or a whole number by a fraction or a whole number, we multiply the reciprocal of the divisor.


Solved Examples on Division in Terms of Reciprocal:

1. Divide 15 by 37

Solution:

Reciprocal of 37 is 73. Thus 15 ÷ 37 = 151 × 73 = 1053 = 35


2. Divide 49 by 8

Solution:

49 ÷ 8 = 49 ÷ 81

          = 49 × 18

          = 472

          = 118


3. Divide 1335 by 13

Solution:

We first convert the mixed number into improper fraction.

1335 = 13×5+35 = 685

Now, 685 ÷ 13 = 685 ÷ 131

                     = 685 × 113

                     = 6865

                     = 1365


4. Divide 412 by 34

Solution:

We first convert the mixed number into improper fraction.

412 = 4×2+12 = 92

Now, 92 ÷ 34 = 92 × 43

                   = 366

                   = 6


5. How many pieces measuring 56 m can be cut from a thread of length 150 m?

Solution:

Length of one piece = 56 m

Length of the thread = 150 m

Number of pieces = 150 ÷ 56

                          = 150 × 65  

                          = 180


Questions and Answers on Division in Terms of Reciprocal:

I. Fill in the blanks:

(i) 316 ÷ 1

(ii) 815 ÷ 158  

(iii) 59 ÷ 19  

(iv) 310 ÷ 1210  

(v) 5 ÷ 207  

(vi) 158 ÷ 45  

(vii) 1121 ÷ 3328  

(viii) 29 ÷ 1627  

(ix) 52 ÷ 2518  


Answers:

(i) 316

(ii) 64225

(iii) 5

(iv) 14

(v) 74  

(vi) 124

(vii) 49

(viii) 38

(ix) 95



II. Word Problems on Division in Terms of Reciprocal:

1. 712 liter of milk has to be packed in bottles of 34 liters. How many bottles are required to fill all the milk?

Answer: 10 bottles


2. 1212 m of cloth is required to stitch 1 shirt. How many shirts can be stitched from a cloth of length 75 m?

Answer: 6 shirts


3. A car covers 3056 km in 1 hour. How much time will the car take to cover 360 km?

Answer: 112537 hours







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