1. Dividing Fractions
By, Mrs. Muller

2. Numerator Denominator
Key Vocabulary
Numerator:
Top Number of a fraction
Denominator
The Bottom Number of a fraction
Reciprocal: switching the numerator and the denominator around.
Divide: separate or be separated into parts
Numerator
Denominator

3. Division versus Multiplication
4÷2=2
4x =2
9÷3=3
9x =3
12÷6=2
12x =2
What do you notice about division versus multiplication?

4. Dividing Procedure for Fractions
Multiply the first number (fraction) by the reciprocal of the second number.
Example: ÷

5. Let’s Practice