Understanding Fraction Division as Multiplication
Compare equivalent expressions to see how dividing by a fraction relates to multiplying by its reciprocal. Explore why this relationship produces the same result.
Task 1
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Task 2
The activity models complex fraction division by creating a common denominator. Try calculating by using a common denominator. Check that you get the same result as you would if you calculated .