1/3 divided by 3

Understand the Problem

The question is asking us to find the result of dividing 1/3 by 3, which involves understanding division of fractions.

Answer

\( \frac{1}{9} \)
Answer for screen readers

The final answer is ( \frac{1}{9} )

Steps to Solve

  1. Convert the division into multiplication by the reciprocal

When dividing by a number, you can multiply by its reciprocal. The reciprocal of 3 is ( \frac{1}{3} ). So, we can rewrite the division as a multiplication:

$$ \frac{1}{3} \div 3 = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{1}{3} $$

  1. Multiply the fractions

Multiply the numerators and the denominators respectively:

$$ \frac{1 \times 1}{3 \times 3} = \frac{1}{9} $$

  1. Simplify the fraction if needed

In this case, the fraction is already in its simplest form.

The final answer is ( \frac{1}{9} ).

The final answer is ( \frac{1}{9} )

More Information

Dividing fractions by whole numbers involves multiplying by the reciprocal of the whole number. This process sometimes helps simplify complex problems.

Tips

A common mistake is forgetting to multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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