Division of a Fraction by a Fraction
Videos and solutions to help Grade 6 students use visual models such as fraction bars and area models to show the division of fractions by fractions with common denominators and different denominators.
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New York State Common Core Math Grade 6, Module 2, Lesson 4
Lesson 4 Student Outcomes
- Students use visual models such as fraction bars and area models to show the division of fractions by fractions with common denominators.
- Students make connections between visual models and multiplication of fractions.
Lesson 4 Classwork
Lesson 4 Opening Exercise
Write at least three equivalent fractions for each fraction below. Be sure to show how the two fractions are related.
a. 2/3
b. 10/12
Example 1
Molly purchased 11/8 cups of strawberries. She eats 2/8 in a serving. How many servings did Molly purchase?
Use a model to prove your answer.
Example 2
Now imagine that Molly’s friend Xavier purchased 11/8 cups of strawberries and that he eats 3/4 cup servings. How many servings has he purchased?
Use a model to prove your answer.
Example 3
Find the quotient: 3/4 ÷ 2/3. Use a model to show your answer.
Lesson 4 Exit Ticket
Draw a model to support your answer to the division questions.
- 9/4 ÷ 3/8
- 3/5 ÷ 2/3
Problem Set
Calculate the quotient. If needed, draw a model.
- 8/9 ÷ 4/9
- 9/10 ÷ 4/10
- 3/5 ÷ 1/3
- 3/4 ÷ 1/5
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