1. Dividing fractions ? 3 4 1 2

2. When dividing fractions, you have to ask yourself, “ How many 1/8’s are in ¼?
¼ ÷ ⅛
1/8
¼ ÷ 1/8 = 2

3. How many ‘s are in 2 plates? What is true about 2 ÷ and 2 • 4 ?
Two paper plates are cut into four equal pieces each. 8
How many ‘s are in 2 plates? 8
What is 2 ÷ ? 8
What is 2 • 4?
They are the same!
What is true about 2 ÷ and 2 • 4 ?

4. There is a mathematical short-cut for dividing fractions
There is a mathematical short-cut for dividing fractions. The first fraction is MULTIPLIED by the RECIPROCAL of the second fraction.
Reciprocal 1 4 2 5 5 2 4 1 3 4 1 2 ÷ = 1 2 1 3 2 3 4 2 1 1 = x = 2

5. 1 Let's do a few together 8 9 2 3 ÷ = 8 9 3 2 4 3 1 3 = x = 1 3 8 15 ÷
All-Stars! 5 1 3 15 8 5 8 x = 1

6. Multiplying fractions ain’t no problem Find the product of the top
And the product of the bottom
Dividing fractions
easy as pie,
Reciprocate the second and multiply!
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7. Now it's your turn 1 4 1 3 1 2

8. Dot-to-Dot WS DO YOUR BEST!!!!!   
Assignment

14. Partner Practice