Dividing Fractions with Visual Models

This video tutorial from Mumu Math and Science demonstrates a visual model for solving the division of fractions. It begins with an introduction to the method, followed by two examples: dividing 3/4 by 4/5 and 5/6 by 1/2. The video explains how to use a box divided into rows and columns to represent the fractions and find the solution. The tutorial concludes with a prompt to subscribe for more educational content.

What is the first step in using a visual model to solve the division of fractions?

• Shade the boxes

• Draw the box and add rows and columns

• Count the shaded areas

• Circle the rows

How do you determine the number of vertical columns in the visual model?

• By the numerator of the divisor

• By the denominator of the dividend

• By the denominator of the divisor

• By the numerator of the dividend

What does the denominator of the divisor tell you in the visual model?

• Number of horizontal rows

• Number of vertical columns

• Number of circled areas

• Number of shaded areas

After shading the vertical columns, what is the next step?

• Circle the horizontal rows

• Draw more columns

• Count the shaded areas

• Erase the extra rows

How do you find the numerator of the answer in the visual model?

• Subtract the rows from columns

• Add the rows and columns

• Count the shaded areas

• Count the circled areas

In the example of 5/6 divided by 1/2, how many vertical columns are drawn?

• 4

• 5

• 2

• 6

How many horizontal rows are drawn for the divisor 1/2?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 4

What is the result of 5/6 divided by 1/2 in its simplest form?

• 1 2/3

• 10/6

• 5/3

• 2 1/2

How do you convert the result into a mixed number?

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator and denominator

What is the final mixed number for the example 5/6 divided by 1/2?

• 2 1/3

• 1 2/3

• 2 2/3

• 1 1/2