Unit 4, Lesson 11

Using an Algorithm to Divide Fractions

Grade 6

Practice

Problem 1

Select all the statements that show correct reasoning for finding .

Multiplying by 5 and then by .

Problem 2

Clare said that is . She reasoned: , and .

Explain why Clare’s answer and reasoning are incorrect. Find the correct quotient.

Problem 3

Find the value of . Show your reasoning.

Problem 4

Consider the problem: Kiran has pounds of flour. When he divides the flour into equal-size bags, he fills bags. How many pounds fit in each bag?

Write a multiplication equation and a division equation to represent the question. Then, find the answer and show your reasoning.

Problem 5

ForLesson 10: Dividing by Unit and Non-Unit Fractions

Divide by each of these unit fractions.

Problem 6

ForLesson 9: How Much in Each Group? (Part 2)

A phone’s battery is out of power. After charging for of an hour, the battery is at of its full power. How long (in total) will it take the battery to charge completely?

Decide whether each equation can represent the situation.

Problem 7

ForLesson 8: How Much in Each Group? (Part 1)

Elena is filling a bucket with water. When her bucket is full, the water weighs pounds. How much would the water weigh if her bucket is full?

Write multiplication and division equations to represent the question.
Draw a diagram to show the relationship between the quantities and to find the answer.

Navigation

Gradeband

Course

Unit

Lesson

Settings

Language

Audience

Assessment Access

Lesson | Practice | Loading...