Dividing Fractions
1. Use fraction bars to divide fractions. Draw models of your work.
a) 3 1
4 2
b) 3 1
4 3
Solve each problem using a math drawing. Write a corresponding math expression.
2. You have 8 cups of popcorn. Each serving of popcorn takes 3
4 of a cup of popcorn.
How many servings can you make?
3. You have 4 cups of popcorn. Each serving of popcorn takes 5
6 of a cup of popcorn.
How many servings can you make?
4. A recipe calls for ¾ cup of sugar. How many recipes can you make with 31
2 cups of
sugar?
31
2÷3
4=
5. A recipe calls for 1
3 cup of sugar. How many recipes can you make with 11
2 cups of
sugar?
11
2÷1
3=
6. A recipe calls for ¾ cup of sugar. How many recipes can you make with 3 cups of
sugar? 33 4 =
7. A recipe calls for ¾ cup of sugar. How many recipes can you make with 31
2 cups of
sugar?
31
2÷3
4=