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Dividing Fractions
Using a Model
Example 1:
Jada had one fourth of her birthday cake left. She, her mom, and her
dad split it evenly. How much of the cake will they each get?
1 1
Equation: 3 =
4 12
1
left
4

Divided by 3

Each person will get 1 piece out of 12 pieces total.

Example 2:
1
Rico has 3 bags of Takis. If he gives each friend of a bag, how many
4
friends will he be able to give Takis to?
1
Equation: Equation: 3 = 12
4

3 bags of Takis

Divided
1
into
4
4 + 4 + 4
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Using the Algorithm

Is there a whole number or mixed 1
1 3
number in the problem? 2
1
Yes: Change the whole and mixed 3 3
numbers to improper fractions
2 1
No: Go to Step 2
Same
3
2
Keep the 1st fraction the same 2

Inverse
3
3
Write the inverse of division 2
(multiplication)

Reciprocal
3 1
3
Write the reciprocal of the 2nd 2 3
fraction

Multiply the numerators 3 1 3

4 =
2 3 6
Multiply the denominators

Write answer in simplest form 1

5
2
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