Illustrative Mathematics Grade 6 Unit 4 Dividing Fractions

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What is the process of dividing fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c.

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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 3/4 is 4/3.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator. For example, 2 1/3 = (2×3 + 1)/3 = 7/3.

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What is the area of a triangle formula?

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The area of a triangle is calculated using the formula: Area = 1/2 × base × height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the result of 9/4 ÷ 2/3?

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3⅜

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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If Mai biked 8 3/4 miles and Noah biked 3 1/2 miles, how many times farther did Mai bike than Noah?

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5/2 times as far.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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How do you find the height of a triangle if you know the area and the base?

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Rearrange the area formula: height = (Area × 2) / base.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is 3/4 ÷ 1/5?

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3¾

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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If Caroline has 1/2 of a bag of donuts and shares it with 3 friends, how much does each friend get?

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1/8 of the bag.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C