Dividing Fractions with Common Denominators

This video tutorial by Instructor Beat covers the method of dividing fractions using common denominators. The lesson begins with an introduction and objective, followed by a detailed explanation of the method. Two example problems are provided: one involving a whole number and a fraction, and another with a mixed number and a fraction. The video concludes with a 'you try' problem for practice and a summary of the lesson's key points.

What is the primary objective of today's lesson?

• To add fractions using common denominators

• To subtract fractions using common denominators

• To divide fractions by finding common denominators

• To multiply fractions using common denominators

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

What is the first step in dividing fractions using common denominators?

• Flip the second fraction

• Find a common denominator

• Multiply the numerators

• Add the fractions

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

What happens when you divide fractions with the same denominator?

• Multiply across the numerators

• Subtract the numerators

• Divide the numerators

• Add the denominators

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

What is the result of dividing 4 by 2/3 using common denominators?

• 6

• 8

• 2

• 12

How can area models be used in dividing fractions?

• To multiply the fractions visually

• To subtract fractions visually

• To visually validate the division process

• To add fractions visually

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

• Subtract the numerator from the product of the whole number and the denominator

• Divide the whole number by the fraction

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator

• Add the whole number to the fraction

What common denominator is used when dividing 9/5 by 2/3?

• 5

• 15

• 20

• 10

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

What is the final result when dividing 9/5 by 2/3 using common denominators?

• 2 and 1/2

• 3 and 1/5

• 3

• 2 and 7/10

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

What should you do after finding the common denominator in the 'You Try' problem?

• Multiply the denominators

• Subtract the fractions

• Divide the numerators

• Add the numerators

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

What is the result of the 'You Try' problem when dividing 4/6 by 15/24 after finding a common denominator of 24?

• 24/15

• 4/15

• 15/4

• 6/24

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1