Dividing Fractions Using Visual Models

Anteprima studente
Menu Opzioni

Skill:

Divide two fractions or a fraction and a whole number in number or word problems.

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.

Domanda a risposta aperta 1

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

Inserimento di testi e formule

Domanda a risposta aperta 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.

Inserimento di testi e formule

Domanda a risposta aperta 3

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

Inserimento di testi e formule