5.NF.2 Division

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What is the result of dividing a fraction by a whole number?

Back

To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number. For example, 2/3 ÷ 4 = 2/(3*4) = 2/12 = 1/6.

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How do you divide two fractions?

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To divide two fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, 1/2 ÷ 3/4 = 1/2 * 4/3 = 4/6 = 2/3.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

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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If Fran has 7 sheets of paper and uses 1/3 of a sheet per drawing, how many drawings can she make?

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21 drawings.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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What is 6/7 divided by 3/7?

Back

2.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is 1/4 ÷ 2/5?

Back

5/8.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is 2/7 ÷ 6?

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1/21.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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What is 2/5 divided by 3/4?

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8/15.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What does it mean to divide a fraction by a fraction?

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Dividing a fraction by a fraction means to 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 first step in dividing fractions?

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Find the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1