Dividing Fractions Using Visual Models

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GR. 4-5

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Dividir dos fracciones o una fracción por un número entero en problemas numéricos o textuales.

Dividing Fractions Using Visual Models

Divide a fraction by another fraction with unlike denominator using a visual model in this activity.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Pregunta abierta 1

When both fractions have a common denominator, does it make dividing fractions easier or more difficult? Explain.

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Pregunta abierta 2

Jose noticed that is the same as . However, he isn't sure this strategy will work with . Will his strategy work? If so, explain why. If not, describe what he can do to find the quotient.

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Pregunta abierta 3

Mary noticed that can be solved by dividing straight across . Is this true for all fraction division? Explain.

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