1. Opposite of Multiplication
Fraction Division
Opposite of Multiplication

2. The second fraction: Invert or Flip Called the reciprocal
Definition: when the product of two numbers is one, also when you flip the second fraction in a fraction division problem
Ex:

3. To Divide
Flip the second number
Multiply

4. Steps Change Whole numbers and mixed numbers to improper fractions
Flip the second fraction (the divisor) and multiply
Multiply numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator.

5. Examples

8. Word Problems

9. Commutative Multiplication is commutative 3x4 = 4x3
Is division commutative?
NO!
Definition: numbers can be multiplied or added in any order

10. Division The order matters
When working word problems, be careful what order you write the problem.
The thing being split, cut, sorted, shared, divided, or grouped goes first.
How many pieces or how big goes second.

11. Fran puts 5 1/3 lbs of chocolate in 2/3 lb containers
Fran puts 5 1/3 lbs of chocolate in 2/3 lb containers. How many containers?
Chocolate is first as it is being split.
8 containers.

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