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2.02 Dividing fractions

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6.NS.A.1

Interpret and compute quotients of fractions, and solve real-world and mathematical problems involving division of fractions by fractions (e.g., connecting visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem is suggested). For example, create a story context for (2/3) ÷ (3/4) and use a visual fraction model to show the quotient; use the relationship between multiplication and division to explain that (2/3) ÷ (3/4) = 8/9 because 3/4 times 8/9 is 2/3 ((a/b) ÷ (c/d) = ad/bc). Further example: How much chocolate will each person get if 3 people share 1/2 lb. of chocolate equally? How wide is a rectangular strip of land with length 3/4 mi and area 1/2 square mi?

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