Dividing Fractions

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​Improper Fraction - Fraction whose numerator is larger than the denominator.

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​Whole Number - A fraction where the denominator is always 1.

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Simplifying Fractions - ​dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number. Placing the fraction in lowest terms.

Denominator - The bottom number of a fraction that tells how many equal parts are in the whole.

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​Numerator - The top number of a fraction that tells how many parts of a whole are being considered.

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​KCF - Keep, Change Flip

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Reciprocal - ​any two numbers whose product is one when multiplied (flipped fraction)

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Mixed Number - ​a number including a whole number and a fraction.

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Steps to follow for dividing fractions

Step 1 - Only have fractions in the division sentence

Make sure you do not have any mixed numbers in the division sentence.

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Step 2 - Keep, Change, Flip

Keep the first fraction the same, change the division sign to multiplication, and flip the second fraction.

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Step 3 - ​Multiply

You will multiply straight across. Simplify if needed and convert to a mixed number. ​

6th Grade| Math

Dividing Fractions