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Dividing Fractions Practice

📝 Worksheet medium ⏱️ 15 minutes 8 problems
Dividing Fractions Practice
Grade 6 Mathematics LearnCrux.com
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Directions
  • Fill in each blank carefully.
  • Circle or mark the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
  • Match each prompt to the best option before writing your answer.
  • Use the larger space to show your thinking on word problems.
1. 3 divided by 1/2 = __
2. Which equation matches 2 divided by 1/4?
3. 3/4 divided by 3 = __
4. Match the reciprocal to the number 2/5.
Match with:
Answer:
5. 1/2 divided by 1/4 = __
6. Why can dividing by 1/3 give a larger answer than the starting number?
7. Which answer is correct for 2/3 divided by 2?
8. A 2-yard ribbon is cut into pieces that are 1/2 yard each. How many pieces are made?
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. 6
2. 2 x 4
3. 1/4
4. 5/2
5. 2
6. Because the problem asks how many one-third groups fit, and many small groups can fit into one whole
7. 1/3
8. 4 pieces

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