70+ Free Dividing Fractions by Fractions Word Problems | 5th Grade
These Dividing fractions by fractions word problems worksheets will help you understand how to divide fractions with fractions using interesting word problems. Also, after practicing our free worksheets students will get a better hold on fraction division and mixed fraction division too.
6 Dividing Fractions by Fractions Word Problems Worksheets
Practice fraction by fraction division word problems using these free worksheets.
Now, some types of dividing fractions by fractions word problems are discussed below.
Understanding Division of Fractions
Dividing fractions is almost like multiplying fractions. When dividing fractions, we multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. Before explaining how to divide fractions, it is crucial to define a few keywords or concepts.
A fraction has 2 parts. One is the denominator and the other is the numerator. For example, 3/7 is a simple fraction whose numerator is 3 and the denominator is 7. Now, we’ll discuss the division of fractions procedure. Let’s look at some easy steps-
Step 1: Keep the first fraction constant.
Step 2: Switch the division symbol for a multiplication symbol.
Step 3: Flip the second fraction to use the reciprocal.
Step 4: Simplify them.
Step 5: Multiply the denominators and numerators.
Here, for more clarity, a photo has been added.
6 Activities to Understand Dividing Fractions by Fractions Word Problems
Here we will explore some fun activities to understand and practice the concept of fraction by fraction division using various word problems.
Simple Fraction by Fraction Division Word Problems
When the top and bottom of a fraction are both whole numbers and cannot get any smaller, the fraction is said to be in its simplest form. For example: is a simple fraction. Simple fractions by fractions division word problems are very easy to solve.
For clarity of understanding, a simple fractions-by-fractions division word problem-solving image is given.
Worksheets related to the previous discussion can be found in the section below.
Fun Word Problems for Dividing Fractions and Whole Numbers by Fraction
One can solve the word problem for dividing fractions and whole numbers by using the steps given below in this picture.
Now practice the activity from the following worksheet.
Divide Fractions by Cross Cancelling Word Problems
The division of fractions can be simplified by using cross-canceling shortcuts. This is amazing since it will result in smaller numbers when you divide and smaller numbers are simpler to work with. I’m adding a diagram to show the process of cross-cancelling which helps you understand cross-cancelling easily.
Now, for more clarity of understanding, a Divide Fractions by cross-canceling word problem-solving image is given.
Practice the exercise from the next worksheet.
Solve Mixed Numbers Division by Fraction Word Problems
We will now divide a mixed number by a fraction. For clarity of understanding, an image is attached below.
Now, we solve word problems related to mixed numbers division by fraction. A mixed numbers division by fraction word problem solution is added below for you.
Solve the worksheet below.
Mixed Numbers by Mixed Numbers Complex Word Problems
Next, we will solve mixed numbers by mixed numbers division of complex word problems. A mixed number by mixed numbers complex word problem solution is added below for your better understanding.
Worksheets related to the previous discussion can be found in the section below.
Autumn Themed Dividing Fraction by Fraction Word Problems
Autumn is a lovely time of year. So, today we will be solving fraction word problems with an autumn theme. Solve the fascinating worksheet that follows.
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In this article, we used some fundamental methods of simple fractions, mixed fractions, dividing whole numbers with fractions and mixed fractions, and some autumn-themed word problems to teach dividing fractions by fractions word problems. We hope these free worksheets are suitable for grade 3 students to practice and understand the prime concept of fraction division.
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