Remember: To divide by a fraction, turn it over and multiply.
Dividing by a fraction
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The bar shows 4/5 of a gallon of paint. Each can holds 1/5 gallon. How many cans can you fill?
2
The bar shows 3/5 of a pan, cut in tenths. Each serving is 1/10 of the pan. 3/5 ÷ 1/10 = servings
3
2/3 ÷ 1/9 =
4
Turn it over and multiply. Which is the same as 3/4 ÷ 2/5?
3/4 × 2/54/3 × 2/53/4 × 5/2
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3/4 ÷ 2/5 = (write an improper fraction)
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5/6 ÷ 1/2 = (write it in lowest terms)
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2/3 ÷ 4/3 is bigger than 2/3.
TrueFalse
8
A ribbon 5/6 yard long is cut into 4 equal pieces. How long is each piece, in yards? Write a fraction.
9
The bar shows 6/8 of a pizza shared equally by 3 friends. How much does each friend get? Write it in lowest terms.
10
Join each division to its answer.
11/3 ÷ 1/6
21/2 ÷ 1/10
32/3 ÷ 1/12
43/5 ÷ 1/5
A5
B3
C8
D2
11
Number the steps to divide 3/8 by 2/3.
Write the answer, 9/16
Turn 2/3 over to make 3/2
Write 3/8 ÷ 2/3
Multiply the tops, 3 × 3, and the bottoms, 8 × 2
12
Pip has 3/4 cup of paint. Each picture uses 3/8 cup. How many pictures can Pip paint?
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Sensei says 2/3 ÷ 1/4 = 1/6, because he multiplied 2/3 × 1/4 straight across. Write what he did wrong and what the answer should be.
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