Dividing Fractions Word Problems

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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Keep the first fraction as it is.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What do you do after keeping the first fraction in the division of fractions?

Back

Change the division symbol to a multiplication symbol.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the third step in dividing fractions?

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Flip the second fraction to find 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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If Yasmin has 8 kittens and feeds them 22 ounces of food, how much food does each kitten get?

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What does 'Keep Change Flip' mean in dividing fractions?

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It means to keep the first fraction, change the division to multiplication, and flip the second fraction.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

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What is the standard algorithm for dividing fractions?

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Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the importance of finding the reciprocal in fraction division?

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Finding the reciprocal allows you to convert the division problem into a multiplication problem.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2C