Worksheet directions

Grade 6 • Guided Practice • Work with your teacher or a partner. Discuss the model or strategy, then complete each problem.

Sample questions

1. Solve 3/4 ÷ 2/5, then verify by multiplying the quotient by the divisor.
2. Without calculating first, decide whether 4/5 ÷ 3/4 is greater or less than 4/5. Explain, then compute.
3. For 5/4 ÷ 2/5, Lee flips the dividend instead of the divisor. Describe the correct transformation and find the quotient.
4. Compute 2/3 ÷ 1/4. Explain why multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor gives the quotient.
5. For 5/3 ÷ 1/5, Lee flips the dividend instead of the divisor. Describe the correct transformation and find the quotient.
6. Without calculating first, decide whether 4/3 ÷ 1/4 is greater or less than 4/3. Explain, then compute.

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 6.NS.A.1. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

• 6.NS.A.1 — Divide a fraction by a fraction

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