2 ÷ 1/3 asks: how many thirds fit in 2 wholes?
Each whole contains 3 thirds.
Two wholes contain 6 thirds.
So 2 ÷ 1/3 = 6.
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Lesson 16
Division asks how many fraction-sized chunks fit inside a larger amount
2 ÷ 1/3 asks: how many thirds fit in 2 wholes?
Each whole contains 3 thirds.
Two wholes contain 6 thirds.
So 2 ÷ 1/3 = 6.