Dividing Fractions

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Objective

I can solve division problems involving fractions using visual models and the concept of reciprocals.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Math with Mr. J · 6:21Vetted channel

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Explain in your own words what it means to divide one fraction by another fraction. What are you actually trying to find?

2

Describe how the video uses visual models (squares) to represent the division of fractions. What do the different parts of the model represent?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Use a visual model to solve: ⅗ ÷ ¼. What is your answer? Use a visual model to solve: ⅔ ÷ ⅕. What is your answer?

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