Division of Fractions

5/8

1/2 divided by 4/5

24/12 or 2

3/12 divided by 1/8

9/8 or 1 1/8

3/4 divided by 2/3

35/20 or 1 3/4

7/10 divided by 2/5

Use a model, number line, or keep change flip

How can you divide a fraction by a fraction?

When dividing with a whole number you need to rename the whole number as a fraction over 1.

How is dividing a whole number by fraction different from dividing a fraction by a fraction?

It is greater than because 3/5 times 7/6 equals 21/30 or 7/10. 3/5 = 6/10 and 7/10 > 6/10.

Is the quotient of 3/5 and 6/7 greater than or less than 3/5? Explain.

He didn't find the reciprocal of 8/5. Should rewrite the problem as 2/5 times 5/8.

To find the quotient of 2/5 divided by 8/5, Corey rewrites the problem as 2/5 multiplied by 8/5. Explain his mistake and how to correct it.

1/2 divided by 2/3 = 3/4

Which division sentence represents the model on #6 p. 40?

3/4 divided by 1/8 = 6

Which division sentence represents the model on #7 p. 40?

4/5 divided by 1/5 = 4

Which division sentence represents the number line on #5 p. 40