1. Fraction Division Opposite of Multiplication

2. The opposite number: Invert Called the reciprocal

3. To Divide Invert the second number Multiply

4. Division as a Complex Fraction Denominator goes to one

5. Steps Change Whole numbers and mixed numbers to improper fractionsChange Whole numbers and mixed numbers to improper fractions Invert the second fraction (the divisor) and multiplyInvert the second fraction (the divisor) and multiply Cancel if you canCancel if you can Multiply numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator.Multiply numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator.

6. Examples

9. Word Problems

10. Commutative Multiplication is commutative 3x4 = 4x3 Is division commutative? NO!

11. Division The order of operation matters In word problems, be careful what order you write the problem. The whole being split, cut, sorted, shared, divided, or grouped goes first. How many pieces or how big goes second.

12. Chocolate is first as it is split. Total divided by How Big is How Many. 8 containers. Fran puts 5 1 / 3 lbs of chocolate in 2 / 3 lb containers. How many containers?

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