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

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

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

The model shows that: 4 2 x 4= pieces

Let’s Try Another one …

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

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

3 33 3

Now think about this….

Let’s try another one…

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.

4

Think about it again…

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

2 2

Check Your Work….Flip and Multiply

2 1

21 1 1