Curated OER
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...
Curated OER
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.
Curated OER
Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Students discover how to divide using mixed numbers. In this division instructional activity, students demonstrate their knowledge of dividing fractions. Finally, they explore division using mixed numbers.
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...
Lane Community College
Review Sheets: Basic Mathematics 1
Here is a instructional activity that is 3/4 fraction practice and 1/4 skills guide. The problems are organized by concept and each section bullet points the skills needed to accomplish them. The problems are straightforward practice...
Illustrative Mathematics
Origami Stars
This one problem concentrates on the important concept of dividing a whole number by a unit fraction. Here, young mathematicians use pictures they draw to help answer this problem. Insight into the connection between multiplication and...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Unit 5 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 5)
Reinforce math vocabulary with a set of flashcards. Twenty-two cards offer either a bold-faced word card or a corresponding definition card equipped with an example and labels. Terms include factor, repeating decimal, unit fraction,...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Dividing Fractions
This site has an explanation of how to divide fractions by multiplying the reciprocal of the denominator. It explains why you invert and multiply! This site also contains links to numerous Math Forum sites pertaining to fractions,...
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Dividing Fractions: Reciprocal Numbers
This lesson plan studies reciprocal numbers and how to use them in fraction divisions.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: How to Multiply Fractions; How to Divide Fractions
Students solve fraction multiplication and division problems. To see the answers, learners need to roll their mouse over the colored area.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Division of Fractions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn to divide fractions and mixed numbers through a combination of lessons and practice. The practice includes the availability of a scratch pad to work out problems.
BBC
Bb Ci: Operations With Fractions Review
This BBC test prep review ("revision") section includes reminders and practice in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. Clicking "Test Bite" on the last page will get you a short interactive quiz over the material.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Reciprocals
Brush up on your math skills relating to reciprocals then try some practice problems to test your understanding.