Dividing Fractions with Models

The video tutorial from ajspeller.com explains how to model the division of fractions using visual aids. It begins with a simple example of dividing one half by one half, demonstrating the process of drawing rectangles and shading areas to represent the fractions. The tutorial progresses through more complex examples, such as dividing one half by three fifths, three fourths by one half, and two fifths by three fourths. Each example is broken down step-by-step, showing how to determine the numerator and denominator by counting shaded regions. The video concludes with a summary and an invitation for viewer feedback.

What is the result of dividing 1/2 by 1/2?

• 1

• 2

• 0

• 1/2

In the first example, how many columns are shaded?

• One

• Two

• Three

• None

What is the result of dividing 1/2 by 3/5?

• 2/3

• 5/6

• 3/5

• 1/2

In the second example, how many rows are created?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

What is the result of dividing 3/4 by 1/2?

• 1

• 1/2

• 1 1/2

• 2

In the third example, how many columns are shaded?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• One

What is the result of dividing 2/5 by 3/4?

• 3/4

• 2/3

• 5/6

• 8/15

In the fourth example, how many rows are created?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

What is a key challenge when modeling fractions using division?

• It is faster than multiplication

• It is always inaccurate

• It requires more steps

• It is simpler than multiplication

What should you do to make modeling fractions using division easier?

• Skip steps

• Use a calculator

• Follow step by step

• Guess the answer