Dividing Fractions

Target Objective:
Represent division of a unit fraction by a whole number using pictorial models.

Other Objectives:
Identify key words that help me understand when a problem is asking me to divide a fraction.
I will also use the KCF strategy to check my work.

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Vocabulary to Know

Whole Number Fraction Reciprocal

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Mr. and Mrs. Stephens have one-third of a giant tub of popcorn left. How much popcorn does each of them get if they share the popcorn equally?

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Mr. Aldridge has one-sixth of a bag of candy left to give out for Halloween. If 3 kids come to the door, how much of the bag can he give each kid if they are to get an equal amount of candy?

Multiple Choice

• 12
• 1/12
• 3
• 4

Multiple Choice

• 1/20
• 20
• 15
• 1/25

Multiple Choice

• 1/10
• 15
• 1/15
• 10

Multiple Choice

When dividing fractions, what strategy can I use to help me divide?

• My Father Eats Crickets

• Some Monkeys Have Fun Farting Everywhere

• Keep, Change, Flip

• Flip, Keep, Change