Dividing Fractions
5th Grade•45 minutes•Math in Focus
Learning Objective
I can divide a fraction by another fraction.
Key Concepts
When dividing fractions, we can use cancellation, also called cross cancellation, to simplify before multiplying.
Cancellation involves looking diagonally for common factors other than one.
The steps for dividing fractions are: keep, switch, flip.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the first step you must take when dividing fractions before you can use cancellation?
2. When using cancellation, which numbers do you look at to find common factors?
3. What is the purpose of using cancellation when dividing fractions?
...and 6 more questions
Educational Video
Dividing Fractions Using Cancellation | Math with Mr. J
Math with Mr. J