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Dividing Fractions
Dividing fractions can be a daunting task for young mathematicians. This presentation does an excellent job of taking the mystery away from the process, and leads pupils through the steps in a clear, concise manner. Four examples are...
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Dividing Fractions
Reciprocals are the method used for dividing fractions in this instructional session. A fraction is defined as being a division problem, and then the whole group works together to solve several problems. They check for the reasonableness...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Dividing Fractions
Encourage at-home assistance with a reference sheet designed to provide parents and guardians with the information they need to help their child divide fractions. Three pages offer detailed descriptions and labeled examples. Â Â
Corbett Maths
Dividing Algebraic Fractions
Do the keep, change, flip dance. The resource shows that the division of algebraic fractions follows the same rules as dividing numerical fractions. Pupils understand that if they can multiply rational expressions, they can divide...
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Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Upper graders study fraction and mixed number division and also review fraction multiplication. For this fraction and mixed numbers lesson, learners work with the teacher in an oral problem solving method to multiply and divide fractions...
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Division of Fractions Recipe
Use this division worksheet to have your learners convert numbers into fractions. They follow a "recipe" which gives instructions on dividing with fractions. Upon completion of the division process, pupils discover the answer to a...
Lesson Snips
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Multiplying and dividing fractions can be simple! Help your students access these skills using this fractions activity, where they will first learn the steps by reading short informational text. The instructions are good, however the...
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Dividing Fractions to Ninths (B)
Don't be confused by the title of this worksheet: Dividing Fractions to Ninths. This just means the denominators will not exceed 9, indicating the difficulty level. For a worksheet on practicing fraction division, this will do the trick!...
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The Geometric Effect of Multiplying by a Reciprocal
Class members perform complex operations on a plane in the 17th segment in the 32-part series. Learners first verify that multiplication by the reciprocal does the same geometrically as it does algebraically. The class then circles back...
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Divide and Multiply Fractions
In this fractions worksheet, students solve 19 short answer problems. Students convert mixed numbers to improper fractions, multiply and divide fractions, and reduce fractions.
Illustrative Mathematics
Banana Pudding
Making banana pudding despite misplacing your one-cup measuring cup is easy as long as you can find your quarter-cup measuring cup! This real-life activity provides a good opportunity for learners to interpret division of a whole number...
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Multiplying and Dividing Fractions 2
Practice makes perfect when it comes to dividing and multiplying fractions! This problem-solving worksheet packet has learners putting these skills to test with negative numbers, mixed numbers, and whole numbers. Four pages give simple,...
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Fractions and Rationals
Upper elementary and middle schoolers solve 16 types of problems to include writing fractions to represent shaded portions, writing a mixed number to represent certain points on a number line, and changing equivalent mixed numbers to...
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Signed Numbers
Sixth and seventh graders solve and complete 8 different types of problems. First, they multiply and divide by signed numbers. Then, they rewrite any division as multiplication by the reciprocal. Pupils also work out the absolute value...
Illustrative Mathematics
How Many Servings of Oatmeal?
Here is another way to illustrate division of a whole number by a unit fraction. In this case, the problem is asking if there are so many servings per cup, how many servings are in a package of multiple cups. Learners are to model their...
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Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
In this math activity, students multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers. They multiply two fractions, convert mixed numbers to improper fractions, and then multiply mixed numbers. Students find the reciprocals of fractions and...
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Dividing Mixed Numbers
In this mixed numbers activity, 6th graders solve 20 different problems that include the division of mixed numbers. First, they change each mixed number to an improper fraction. Then, students multiply the reciprocal of the divisor,...
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Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions
In this rational expressions worksheet, students solve and complete 20 different problems that include multiplying and dividing rational expressions. First, they multiply or divide to simplify each result. Then, students factor the...
Online Math Learning
Divide Whole Numbers By Fractions
Use this interactive division worksheet to have your learners solve 12 division problems. The division problems involve dividing with fractions and whole numbers. Answers can be checked with a quick click!
Online Math Learning
Divide Fractions by Whole Numbers
After a brief introduction for the objective of dividing fractions bywhole numbers, 10 problems are provided to solve. Hints can be asked for and answers checked on this online worksheet.
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Reteach: Divide Fractions
In this dividing fractions learning exercise, students read about reciprocals and review the process of division, then practice, completing 4 problems. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Dividing Fractions
For this fraction division worksheet, learners read examples of how to divide fractions, then complete a total of 18 problems.
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Dividing Fractions
In this mathematics worksheet, 6th graders identify what the quotient looks like when they divide a smaller fraction by a larger fraction. They also write the reciprocal of each divisor and multiply when necessary.