Practice: Dividing Fractions

Grade 6 Mathematics | Independent Practice

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Part A: Divide Fractions by Fractions

Directions: Use Keep-Change-Flip to divide. Simplify your answer if possible.

1. 12 / 14 =

2. 34 / 12 =

3. 23 / 16 =

4. 58 / 34 =

5. 45 / 23 =

6. 78 / 14 =

Part B: Divide with Mixed Numbers

Directions: Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions first, then use Keep-Change-Flip.

7. 112 / 14 =

8. 213 / 23 =

9. 334 / 112 =

10. 56 / 212 =

Part C: Word Problems

Directions: Read each problem. Write an equation and solve.

11. Sarah has 3/4 of a gallon of paint. Each craft project uses 1/8 of a gallon. How many craft projects can she complete?

Equation: _________________________________

Answer: Sarah can complete _____________ craft projects.

12. A recipe calls for 2/3 cup of sugar. If you only have a 1/6 cup measuring scoop, how many scoops do you need?

Equation: _________________________________

Answer: You need _____________ scoops.

13. A ribbon is 2 1/4 feet long. If each bow requires 3/8 foot of ribbon, how many bows can be made?

Equation: _________________________________

Answer: _____________ bows can be made.

14. Marcus ran 5/6 of a mile. His sister ran 1/3 of a mile. How many times farther did Marcus run than his sister?

Equation: _________________________________

Answer: Marcus ran _____________ times farther.

15. A water bottle holds 3/4 liter. A water cooler holds 4 1/2 liters. How many water bottles can be filled from the cooler?

Equation: _________________________________

Answer: _____________ water bottles can be filled.

Challenge: Think About It!

16. When you divide a fraction by a fraction that is less than 1, will the answer be greater than or less than the original fraction? Explain your reasoning.

17. Create your own word problem that requires dividing 1 1/2 by 1/4. Then solve it.