Division of fractions is more than keep, change, flip. A video explains the reason to use the reciprocal when dividing fractions. Using the interpretation of fractions as division problems, the video explains the relationship of dividing by a fraction and multiplying by its reciprocal. Pupils learn the skill by watching several examples.

Concepts

dividing fractions, reciprocals, fractions, complex fractions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Conduct a mini lesson to show how to use a fraction model to show the quotient of a fraction division problem
• Provide several opportunities for learners to create reciprocals of fractions and whole numbers

Classroom Considerations

• The class needs to know how to multiply fractions

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Points out a common mistake
• Provides a link to a related video on simplifying fractions

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 6.NS.A.1 MP6