13 divided by 1/3
Understand the Problem
The question asks us to solve the mathematical operation of dividing 13 by 1/3. This requires us to understand how to divide a whole number by a fraction.
Answer
The answer is \( 39 \).
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is ( 39 ).
Steps to Solve
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Convert the division of a fraction To divide by a fraction, you multiply by its reciprocal. The reciprocal of $ \frac{1}{3} $ is $ 3 $.
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Set up the equation Now, we can rewrite the original problem: $$ 13 \div \frac{1}{3} = 13 \times 3 $$
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Perform the multiplication Now, we multiply: $$ 13 \times 3 = 39 $$
The final answer is ( 39 ).
More Information
When you divide a whole number by a fraction, you're essentially finding out how many times the fraction fits into the whole number. In this case, ( 39 ) indicates that ( 13 ) fits into ( \frac{1}{3} ) a total of ( 39 ) times.
Tips
- Forgetting to use the reciprocal: A common mistake is trying to divide without realizing that you need to multiply by the reciprocal of the fraction. Always remember to flip the fraction when dividing.
