Illustrative Mathematics Grade 6 Unit 4 Dividing Fractions

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fractional part.

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Convert the improper fraction 32/5 into a mixed number.

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6 2/5

Front

What does it mean to divide fractions?

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Dividing fractions involves multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 1/3 is 3/1.

Front

Which expression is equivalent to 1/3 ÷ 1/6?

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2

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

Front

How do you divide fractions?

Back

To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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Divide 3/4 ÷ 1/5.

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3¾

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

Front

Convert the mixed number 5 3/4 into an improper fraction.

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23/4