Fraction Division Made Fun
Dividing fractions is easier than you think!
Remember our magic trick: "Keep, Change, Flip!" We keep the first fraction, change the division to multiplication,
and flip the second fraction upside down (this is called the reciprocal). Then we multiply straight across!
The 3 Simple Steps
1️⃣ Keep the first fraction the same
2️⃣ Change the division sign to multiplication
3️⃣ Flip the second fraction upside down
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Sharing Pizza Slices
You have ¾ of a pizza and want to share it equally among 2 friends. How much pizza does each person get?
¾ ÷ 2 = ¾ ÷ ²⁄₁ = ¾ × ½ = ³⁄₈
Each person gets ³⁄₈ of the pizza!
Example 2: Measuring Ingredients
A recipe needs ⅔ cup of flour, but you only have a ¼ cup measuring cup. How many ¼ cups do you need to equal ⅔ cup?
⅔ ÷ ¼ = ⅔ × ⁴⁄₁ = ⁸⁄₃ = 2 ⅔
You need 2 and ⅔ of the ¼ cup measures!
Parent Tips 🌟
- Kitchen Math: Use measuring cups to demonstrate fraction division while cooking together - it makes learning practical and delicious!
- Flip Challenge: Turn fraction division into a game by writing problems on cards and racing to shout "flip it!" when you see a division sign.
- Real-world Problems: Create fraction division scenarios from everyday life, like sharing snacks or dividing up chores time.