Microlesson: Dividing Fractions

Divide and write all answers as fractions in simplest form.

$$\frac{5}{2}\div\frac{2}{3}$$

Divide and write all answers as fractions in simplest form.

$$\frac{2}{3}\div\frac{5}{6}$$

Divide and write all answers as fractions in simplest form.

$$\frac{9}{7}\div\frac{8}{3}$$

A costume designer has $$23\frac{1}{2}$$ yards of fabric. Each pair of pants requires $$2\frac{1}{2}$$ yards of fabric. How many pants can the designer make? Write your answer as a mixed number.

After this lesson, you should be able to divide fractions without a model. Rate your level of understanding of this learning target from 1-4 based on this scale:

1 - I do not understand this at all

2 - I understand this a little but I need some help

3 - I understand this. I could can do it by myself

4 - I understand this and could teach it to someone else