Lessons for 6.NS.A.1
Word problems that divide fractionsDeciding whether a situation asks how many fit or how much each one gets.Lesson
Dividing by multiplying by the reciprocalTurning a division into a multiplication by flipping the second fraction over.Lesson
Dividing fractionsHow many of this piece fit in that one, and why invert and multiply works.Lesson
Dividing mixed numbersRewriting each mixed number as an improper fraction before dividing.Lesson
Dividing fractions: how many fitAsking how many copies of one amount fit inside another amount.Lesson
Dividing fractions: sharing into equal partsAsking how much one whole group gets when an amount is shared out.Lesson
Why flipping the second fraction worksDividing by a number and multiplying by its reciprocal undo exactly the same thing.Lesson
Printable Worksheets
Word problems that divide fractions worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Dividing by multiplying by the reciprocal worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Dividing mixed numbers worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Dividing fractions: how many fit worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Dividing fractions: sharing into equal parts worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Why flipping the second fraction works worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview