6th Grade Dividing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply 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 its numerator and denominator.

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What is 1⅓ ÷ 5⅔?

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4/17

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is 1¼ ÷ ⅛?

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10

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is ⅚ ÷ ½?

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1⅔

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is ⅜ ÷ 8?

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3/64

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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What is ⅔ ÷ ¾?

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8/9

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.

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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.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B