Question

Gracie has of a cantaloupe that she wants to divide. How many 's of a cantaloupe are there in of a cantaloupe?
A.1/16
B.4
C.16
D.1/4

Answer 1

To divide by a fraction, we multiply by its reciprocal. The reciprocal of 1/4 is 4/1. Therefore, to find how many 1/4s are in 1/16, we multiply 1/16 by 4/1: (1/16)(4/1)=4/16=1/4. Answer: \boxed{\text{D.}\ 1/4}.