In this expression it means “How many one eighths are in three fourths?” In this lesson we will divide fractions. Let’s think about what dividing fractions means. 3 1 ? 4 8 : = For example, how many one eighth slices of pizza are in three fourths of a pizza?

How many one eighths are in three fourths? To find this we must first find 3/4 of the pizza. We then cut each fourth into halves to make eighths : = : = ? We can see there are 6 eighths in three fourths.

How many one eighths are in one half? Using a fraction manipulative, we show one half of a circle. To find how many one eighths are in one half, we cover the one half with eighths and count how many we use. EXAMPLE 1: 1 1 ? 2 8 : = We find there are 4. There are four one eighths in one half : = 4

Now that you know how to divide fractions, let’s try some together : = : = : = 2 3 : = : = : =