Q. To solve the division problem, multiplyby the reciprocal of the divisor.91÷3=91×[?]1
Understand the problem: Understand the problem.We need to divide the fraction91 by the number 3. Division by a number is the same as multiplication by its reciprocal.
Find the reciprocal: Find the reciprocal of the divisor.The divisor is 3, and the reciprocal of 3 is 31.
Rewrite as multiplication: Rewrite the division as multiplication by the reciprocal.(91)÷3=(91)×(31)
Multiply numerators and denominators: Multiply the numerators and denominators.(1×1)/(9×3)=1/27
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