Dividing Fractions: Key Concepts and Techniques

What is the first step in dividing 6/7 by 2/7 using a strip diagram?

• Label the strip diagram with numbers

• Circle groups of 3/7

• Split the strip diagram into 7 sections

• Shade the entire strip diagram

How many groups of 2/7 are there in 6/7?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 5

What is the purpose of using fact families in division?

• To simplify the fraction

• To find the reciprocal

• To check the answer

• To change the denominator

In the example of 4/5 divided by 2/5, how many groups of 2/5 are there in 4/5?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 3

What is the reciprocal of 3/7?

• 7/3

• 1/3

• 7/1

• 3/1

Why do we need to change the denominators to a common denominator in the example of 8/10 divided by 2/5?

• To make the fractions easier to divide

• To make the fractions easier to multiply

• To make the fractions easier to subtract

• To make the fractions easier to add

How many groups of 4/10 are there in 8/10?

• 4

• 1

• 3

• 2

In the example of 3/4 divided by 1/2, what is the first step after splitting the strip diagram into fourths?

• Shade the entire strip diagram

• Change the denominators to a common denominator

• Label the strip diagram with numbers

• Circle groups of 1/2

How many groups of 2/4 are there in 3/4?

• 2.5

• 1

• 1.5

• 2

What is the simplified form of 6/8?

• 3/8

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4