to divide by a fraction, you invert the fraction and multiply so 480/(1/3)=480 times 3/1 or 1440
480 ÷ 1/3 is the same as 480 × 3 because you have to reverse the fraction when it comes to division, and then multiply quantities. 480×3 = 1,440
To divide 480 by 3 1 , you multiply 480 by the reciprocal of 3 1 , which is 3. This gives you 1440 as the final answer. Therefore, 480 ÷ 3 1 = 1440 .
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