Dividing FractionsKeep, change, flip — and why the answer comes out bigger.5th GradeKeep the first fraction, change the divide toa multiply, and flip the second fractionupside down.a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c1/2 ÷ 1/42How many quarters fit in a half? Two.3/4 ÷ 2/515/8 = 1 7/8Keep 3/4, change to ×, flip to 5/2.6 ÷ 1/318How many thirds in 6? Three per whole, six wholes.2/3 ÷ 41/6Write 4 as 4/1, then flip it to 1/4.THE COMMON MISTAKE✗ dividing always makes it smaller✓ dividing by a fraction under 1 makes it biggerYou are asking how many small pieces fit inside — and lots of them do.The flipped fraction is called the reciprocal. Multiplying by itundoes dividing.Dividing Fractionswww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 5th Grade

Dividing Fractions

Keep, change, flip — and why the answer comes out bigger.

How to use it

Point at the rule they need instead of reteaching the whole topic.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
5th Grade
Ages
10–11
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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