Solve Fraction Division: Find the Missing Number in 5/6 ÷ ? = 3/4

Fraction Division with Missing Divisor

Fill in the missing part:

56: —=34 \frac{5}{6}:_{\text{ —}}=\frac{3}{4}

What is the missing number?

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00:00 Find the unknown
00:03 Isolate the unknown
00:06 Convert division to multiplication by reciprocal
00:10 Multiply numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator
00:13 Calculate the products
00:16 Reduce the fraction by 2
00:19 And this is the solution to the question

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Understand the problem

Fill in the missing part:

56: —=34 \frac{5}{6}:_{\text{ —}}=\frac{3}{4}

What is the missing number?

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Step-by-step solution

To solve this problem, we must find the missing number in the division of fractions equation 56:=34 \frac{5}{6} : \text{—} = \frac{3}{4} . We do this by dividing 56\frac{5}{6} by 34\frac{3}{4}.

Step-by-step solution:

  • Step 1: Set up the equation to find the missing number:

missing number=56÷34 \text{missing number} = \frac{5}{6} \div \frac{3}{4}

  • Step 2: Recall that dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal:

missing number=56×43 \text{missing number} = \frac{5}{6} \times \frac{4}{3}

  • Step 3: Multiply the fractions:

missing number=5×46×3=2018 \text{missing number} = \frac{5 \times 4}{6 \times 3} = \frac{20}{18}

  • Step 4: Simplify the fraction:

The greatest common divisor of 20 and 18 is 2, so:

2018=20÷218÷2=109 \frac{20}{18} = \frac{20 \div 2}{18 \div 2} = \frac{10}{9}

  • Step 5: Double-check the simplification and calculations to ensure accuracy.

The missing number that completes the equation is 109\frac{10}{9}.

Therefore, the answer is 910\frac{9}{10}.

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Final Answer

910 \frac{9}{10}

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Rule: To find missing divisor, divide dividend by quotient
  • Technique: 56÷34=56×43=2018 \frac{5}{6} \div \frac{3}{4} = \frac{5}{6} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{20}{18}
  • Check: Verify 56÷109=34 \frac{5}{6} \div \frac{10}{9} = \frac{3}{4}

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Confusing which operation to use to find the missing number
    Don't try to multiply 34×?=56 \frac{3}{4} \times ? = \frac{5}{6} = wrong setup! This treats it like missing factor instead of missing divisor. Always remember: missing divisor = dividend ÷ quotient.

Practice Quiz

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Solve the following exercise:

\( \frac{1}{4}:\frac{1}{2}=\text{?} \)

FAQ

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Why do I divide 5/6 by 3/4 to find the missing number?

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Think of it this way: if a÷b=c a \div b = c , then b=a÷c b = a \div c . Since we have 56÷?=34 \frac{5}{6} \div ? = \frac{3}{4} , the missing number equals 56÷34 \frac{5}{6} \div \frac{3}{4} .

How do I remember to flip and multiply when dividing fractions?

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Remember: Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. So ÷34 \div \frac{3}{4} becomes ×43 \times \frac{4}{3} .

Why isn't 9/10 one of the calculation steps I see?

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Great observation! The explanation shows 2018=109 \frac{20}{18} = \frac{10}{9} as the missing divisor, but the correct answer is 910 \frac{9}{10} . There appears to be an error in the original explanation's final step.

How can I double-check my answer?

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Substitute your answer back: 56÷your answer \frac{5}{6} \div \text{your answer} should equal 34 \frac{3}{4} . If it doesn't match exactly, recheck your arithmetic!

What if my fraction doesn't simplify neatly?

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Always reduce to lowest terms by finding the GCD of numerator and denominator. Sometimes the answer choices are given in different equivalent forms, so simplifying helps you match the right option.

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