Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Dividing Fractions
In this activity, students make use of a visual representation for dividing fractions. They also discover the numerical algorithm used to divide fractions.
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Ohio Department of Education: Models for Dividing Fractions [Pdf]
This resource consists of a detailed, hands-on lesson plan for dividing fractions using manipulatives such as fraction bars.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Fraction by Fraction Division
Sixth graders will be able to model division of fractions by another fraction. Students will be able to divide a fraction by a fraction using the standard algorithm.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Review 7: Painting Tables Dividing With Fractions
How do you visually represent dividing with fractions? When you have a remainder, what does it actually mean? Students look for patterns and create algorithms for dividing with fractions.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Dividing With Fractions
Sixth graders model division using whole numbers and fractions and divide whole numbers and fractions using the standard algorithm.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Fractions & Decimals: Adding & Subtracting Decimals
The mathematics notes investigate how to add and subtract decimals. Examples and practice problems with solutions are included.