Today's Goal: Today students will be able to divide fractions and express them in simplest form.
Dividing Fractions:
The Key to dividing fractions is a simple three letter reminder K C F, that is Keep Change, Flip
Keep the first fraction just as it is. Change the sign from division to multiplication. Flip the second fraction.
Now just multiply straight across. Numerator times numerator, denominator times denominator. Reduce if necessary.
Class Notes
Music Video - Flip It
How To Divide Fractions
Practice Sites
Soccer Game - Solve the problem correctly and get a penalty kick.
Basketball Game - Make a hoop, solve the problem. How many can you make before time runs out?