Divide. 3 ÷ 1/9 = ____

Set up division problem: Set up the division problem as a multiplication by the reciprocal. To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal. The reciprocal of 1/9 is 9. So, 3 ÷ 1/9 becomes 3 × 9.Multiply by reciprocal: Perform the multiplication. 3 × 9 = 27.

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Divide. $\newline$ $3 \div \frac{1}{9} = \_\_\_\_$

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Q. Divide.

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3 \div \frac{1}{9} = \_\_\_\_

Set up division problem: Set up the division problem as a multiplication by the reciprocal. $\newline$ To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal. The reciprocal of $\frac{1}{9}$ is $9$ . $\newline$ So, $3 \div \frac{1}{9}$ becomes $3 \times 9$ .
Multiply by reciprocal: Perform the multiplication. $3 \times 9 = 27$ .