6th Grade Long Division and Dividing Fractions by Fractions

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What is long division?

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A method for dividing larger numbers by breaking them down into simpler steps.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.2

CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

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How do you divide fractions?

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

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What is a dividend?

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The number that is being divided.

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What is a divisor?

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The number by which the dividend is divided.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.2

CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

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What is a quotient?

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The result of division.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is a remainder?

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What's left over after division when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How do you express a remainder in division?

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As 'R' followed by the remainder value, e.g., 15R2.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To reduce it to its lowest terms.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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A fraction obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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What is the first step in long division?

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Divide the first digit of the dividend by the divisor.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.2

CCSS.5.NBT.B.6