Dividing Fractions

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What is another name of flip?

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Reciprocal

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What is ¹/₄  ÷  ²/₅?

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⁵/₈

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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Which scenario can be represented by 10 ÷ ⅕?

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Franny has a piece of ribbon that is 10 inches long.  She cuts it into pieces that are 1/5 in long.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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Mr. Turner bought a packet of corn flakes for his kids. The packet of cornflake is 1/5 of a pound. He puts the cornflakes in two jars in equal amounts. What is the weight of each jar?

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1/10

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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What is 9 ÷ 1/3?

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27

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

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Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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How do you find the reciprocal of a fraction?

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To find the reciprocal, swap the numerator and denominator.

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What is the result of 3 ÷ 1/2?

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6

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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If you have 12 ÷ 1/4, what is the answer?

Back

48

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

Front

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

Back

Convert the division problem into a multiplication problem by using the reciprocal.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1