how many one fourths are there in three

Question

math 

Answer 1

3 ÷ 1/4 = 3 X 4 = 12

Answer 2

This question means 3/(1/4). The rule for division of fractions is invert the denominator and multiply.

3/(1/4) = 3 * 4 = 12.

 

Another way to think of it is to imagine you have 3 pies each divided into quarters.  How many pieces do you have.

Answer 3

1/4   1/4   1/4   1/4

1/4   1/4   1/4   1/4

1/4   1/4   1/4   1/4

there are 12 1/4's in 3

3÷(1/4)=3*4=12 (dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal)