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The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Dividing Fractions HandoutThe Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Dividing Fractions Handout
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
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5th - 6th
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The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Dividing Fractions

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This site has an explanation of how to divide fractions by multiplying the reciprocal of the denominator. It explains why you invert and multiply! This site also contains links to numerous Math Forum sites pertaining to fractions, including other sites on fraction division.

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dividing fractions

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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