1. Dividing Fractions Part 1: Dividing a Whole Number by a Unit Fractions

2. To answer this question start by drawing a model representing the 2 pies. Next divide each pie into fourths.

3. We can use a number sentence to represent our model. division

4. The model shows that: 4 2 x 4= 8 8 8 pieces

5. Let’s Try Another one …

7. The model shows that…. 6 3 x 6 = 18 3 x 6 = 18 18

8. Dividing Fraction Models Part 2: Dividing a Whole Number by a Proper Fraction

10. 3 33 3

11. Now think about this….

12. Let’s try another one…

13. Draw a model to represent 7 wholes. Remember when we divide we are asking how many of something is in something else. So, in this question we are asking, ? To solve, start by cutting the each whole into fourths.

14. 4

15. Think about it again…

16. Dividing Fraction Models Part 3: Divide a Fraction by a Fraction

17. 2 2

18. Check Your Work….Flip and Multiply 2 1 1 1 2 2

19. 2 2 2 1

20. 2 1

21. 21 1 1