Dividing Fractions with Models

What is the first step in dividing fractions using an area model?

• Shade the model

• Create the area model

• Determine the number of groups

• Simplify the fraction

How many groups of four can be found in the fraction 4/5?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• One

What is the simplified form of 4/20?

• 1/5

• 2/10

• 4/20

• 1/4

Why does reciprocation work in fraction multiplication?

• It changes the numerator and denominator

• It uses an area model

• It reverses the fraction

• It simplifies the fraction

What shape is used to represent 3/8 in the area model?

• Rectangle

• Triangle

• Square

• Circle

How many groups of 2 are there in 3/8?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the result of 3/8 divided by 2 in its simplest form?

• 3/16

• 3/8

• 1/4

• 1/2

What is the denominator when dividing 8/3 by 4?

• 3

• 8

• 4

• 12

How many area models are needed to represent 8/3?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the simplified form of 8/12?

• 1/2

• 4/6

• 2/4

• 2/3