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Dividing Fractions

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Reciprocals are the method used for dividing fractions in this instructional session. A fraction is defined as being a division problem, and then the whole group works together to solve several problems. They check for the reasonableness of their answer using a short cut trick.

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dividing fractions, division

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dividing fractions using reciprocals, dividing of fractions, math
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Grade
5th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
Year
2001
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