https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-arithmetic-operations/cc-6th-dividing-fractions/v/conceptual-understanding-of-dividing-fractions-by-fractions 2023-04-26T09:17:19.896568581Z Understanding division of fractions Dividing fractions can be understood using number lines and jumps. To divide a fraction like 8/3 by another fraction like 1/3, count the jumps of 1/3 needed to reach 8/3. Alternatively, multiply 8/3 by the reciprocal of the divisor (3/1) to get the same result. This concept applies to other fractions, such as dividing 8/3 by 2/3. Sal Khan video https://cdn.kastatic.org/googleusercontent/Q6ASbQmSOuXJNWk0IGjFBku1VECkZX-lMPQbzl_3VRyuPGzXtOcFLw49A8NDUCF_i4DeoXz6W90G9ftgsHT2peo Understanding division of fractions Dividing fractions can be understood using number lines and jumps. To divide a fraction like 8/3 by another fraction like 1/3, count the jumps of 1/3 needed to reach 8/3. Alternatively, multiply 8/3 by the reciprocal of the divisor (3/1) to get the same result. This concept applies to other fractions, such as dividing 8/3 by 2/3. https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/f3ySpxX9oeM.mp4/f3ySpxX9oeM.mp4 342 Dividing fractions by fractions https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-arithmetic-operations/cc-6th-dividing-fractions/v/another-dividing-fractions-example 2023-06-30T02:13:42.781179102Z Dividing fractions: 2/5 ÷ 7/3 Dividing fractions is a breeze when you follow these simple steps! First, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. Then, multiply the numerators and denominators separately. Voila! You've successfully divided two fractions and found your answer. Keep practicing to master this essential math skill. Sal Khan video https://cdn.kastatic.org/googleusercontent/bDwX0M304hn9GvEkdkHXuzo8EaA87XqWL09yhBZuIddU9onyudc_JhWMjo0MqdTmM_RMlVdyoAoPnQL4Vf_gktgi Dividing fractions: 2/5 ÷ 7/3 Dividing fractions is a breeze when you follow these simple steps! First, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. Then, multiply the numerators and denominators separately. Voila! You've successfully divided two fractions and found your answer. Keep practicing to master this essential math skill. https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/m-pRnFIeoNA.mp4/m-pRnFIeoNA.mp4 77 Dividing fractions by fractions https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-arithmetic-operations/cc-6th-dividing-fractions/v/dividing-fractions-example 2021-06-30T17:51:04Z Dividing fractions: 3/5 ÷ 1/2 Dividing two fractions is the same as multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. The first step to dividing fractions is to find the reciprocal (reverse the numerator and denominator) of the second fraction. Next, multiply the two numerators. Then, multiply the two denominators. Finally, simplify the fractions if needed. Sal Khan video https://cdn.kastatic.org/googleusercontent/SS1ZrhCI_1AqtnKacX7usXrjTgwud09of8vBcIXUQtxf2cZz0XrbgSw8fH-5Ee4emyXzv4YXjuY-IO5rA-JRfhiv Dividing fractions: 3/5 ÷ 1/2 Dividing two fractions is the same as multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. The first step to dividing fractions is to find the reciprocal (reverse the numerator and denominator) of the second fraction. Next, multiply the two numerators. Then, multiply the two denominators. Finally, simplify the fractions if needed. https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/tnkPY4UqJ44.mp4/tnkPY4UqJ44.mp4 216 Dividing fractions by fractions https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-arithmetic-operations/cc-6th-dividing-fractions/e/dividing_fractions_1.5 2026-06-04T06:10:37.781589547Z Dividing fractions Divide fractions by fractions (positive only). exercise https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-arithmetic-operations/cc-6th-dividing-fractions/v/dividing-mixed-numbers-example 2022-11-16T04:22:43.7414897Z Dividing mixed numbers How do we divide mixed numbers? We can convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions, then simplify the division problem by finding the reciprocal of one of the fractions. This video also includes a demonstration of different ways of simplifying the final answer. video https://cdn.kastatic.org/googleusercontent/WEbWaXUphXLd2zUGK_UW-w4vR29LiTg3BwpcgdKOIlu0gp1BQYtvNsgXn4cIEp4zmTt_sbtqlKV6O0FCrd6t1ZSQ Dividing mixed numbers How do we divide mixed numbers? We can convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions, then simplify the division problem by finding the reciprocal of one of the fractions. This video also includes a demonstration of different ways of simplifying the final answer. https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/tj5AtYoKqvs.mp4/tj5AtYoKqvs.mp4 213 Dividing fractions by fractions https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-arithmetic-operations/cc-6th-dividing-fractions/e/divide-mixed-numbers 2021-06-30T17:51:07Z Divide mixed numbers Divide mixed numbers by fractions, whole numbers, and mixed numbers. Lindsay exercise https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-arithmetic-operations/cc-6th-dividing-fractions/v/writing-fraction-division-story-problems 2023-07-14T23:21:51.065682509Z Writing fraction division story problems Darryl spent 24 1/4 hours writing a novel chapter, and we explore situations where dividing 24 1/4 by 3/4 is meaningful. Two examples include calculating the number of days spent writing with 45-minute daily sessions and determining the time spent illustrating if it's 3/4 as long as writing. Creative thinking helps uncover more scenarios. Sal Khan video https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka_thumbnails_cache/e51115a3-29e1-4768-9fe9-2b89fbb0aa80_1280_720_base.png Writing fraction division story problems Darryl spent 24 1/4 hours writing a novel chapter, and we explore situations where dividing 24 1/4 by 3/4 is meaningful. Two examples include calculating the number of days spent writing with 45-minute daily sessions and determining the time spent illustrating if it's 3/4 as long as writing. Creative thinking helps uncover more scenarios. https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/UEna8ZEy6k4.mp4/UEna8ZEy6k4.mp4 210 Dividing fractions by fractions https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-arithmetic-operations/cc-6th-dividing-fractions/e/interpret-fraction-division 2024-06-28T19:35:09.634529642Z Interpret fraction division Interpret fraction division in context, and represent contexts with fraction division and multiplication. Charlotte Auen exercise