Fractions, Decimals, & Percents Dividing Fractions "When Chuck Norris divides by a fraction, he doesn't need to flip it. It's already flipped for him. "
Activities! Activity #1 1. How many groups of to solve. 2. � How many groups of to solve. can be made from 6? Use a diagram Do you see how division relates to multiplication? Activity #2 � Using the cards on the board, can you match them up?
Explanation of Reciprocal � � Reciprocals are 2 numbers that have a product of 1. To divide fractions, you can multiply by the reciprocal. To do this, all you have to do is flip the divisor (second fraction) and multiply. Khan Academy Example #2 (Dividing Mixed Numbers)
Practice 1. Divide. For the mixed numbers, remember to convert to improper fractions first. Don’t forget to simplify! a) b) c) 2. Harjot found of a bag of cookies in the cupboard. He and his friends each ate of the bag of cookies for a snack. How many people ate cookies? 3. Write 2 division questions that have as the quotient.
Question Formation Game � Who is able to get the greatest quotient? Least quotient? Player 1 Player 2 ◦ Take turns rolling a die and placing the number in one of the boxes on your diagram. ◦ Once completed, divide the fractions, and compare the 2 answers. The player with the greater quotient wins. ◦ Try the game with the least quotient winning.