Dividing fractions by fractions

Divide by flipping the second fraction and multiplying. The skill that unlocks recipes, rates, and every later algebra step with a fraction in it.

Standards:6.NS.A.1

Try it: three questions

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Question 1 of 3

A baker has 3/4 of a kilogram of flour. She divides it equally into 1/6 kilogram portions for small recipes. How many portions does she make?

Question 2 of 3

A baker has 3/4 cup of flour. She divides it equally into portions of 1/8 cup each. How many portions does she make?

Question 3 of 3

A recipe calls for 3/4 cup of flour. You want to divide this into portions of 1/6 cup each. How many portions can you make?

How this fits in

Dividing fractions by fractions is one skill in the Fractions & Decimals unit. Students read the unit lesson, then earn a bronze, silver, or gold medal on their last 10 answers. Medals never go down. A mastered unit comes back for review after 1, 3, 7, 16, and 35 days so it stays learned.

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