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2.02 Dividing fractions

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Let's use the image below to help us find the value of $\frac{1}{5}\div4$15÷​4. This image shows the $1$1 whole split into $5$5 divisions of size $\frac{1}{5}$15.

         
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Which image shows that each fifth has been divided into $4$4 parts?

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What is the size of the piece created when $\frac{1}{5}$15 is divided by $4$4?

Easy
< 1min

The rectangle below is broken into divisions of $\frac{1}{2}$12 each. Let's use this image to help us find the answer to $\frac{1}{2}\div3$12÷​3.

Easy
< 1min

Let's use the image below to help us find the value of $\frac{1}{3}\div3$13÷​3. This image shows the $1$1 whole split into $3$3 divisions of size $\frac{1}{3}$13.

Easy
< 1min

Let's use the image below to help us find the value of $\frac{1}{4}\div3$14÷​3. This image shows the $1$1 whole split into $4$4 divisions of size $\frac{1}{4}$14.

Easy
< 1min
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Outcomes

6.NS.A.1

Interpret and compute quotients of fractions, and solve real-world and mathematical problems involving division of fractions by fractions (e.g., connecting visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem is suggested). For example, create a story context for (2/3) ÷ (3/4) and use a visual fraction model to show the quotient; use the relationship between multiplication and division to explain that (2/3) ÷ (3/4) = 8/9 because 3/4 times 8/9 is 2/3 ((a/b) ÷ (c/d) = ad/bc). Further example: How much chocolate will each person get if 3 people share 1/2 lb. of chocolate equally? How wide is a rectangular strip of land with length 3/4 mi and area 1/2 square mi?

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