Dividing Fractions by Fractions on a
Number Line or with Visual Models
So why should we use number lines to teach students how to divide fractions?
Number lines help students identify fractions as a quantity, not just a top number and bottom number. They also help students learn WHY the answer is correct and makes sense.
For example, younger students easily learned that 8 divided by 2 simply meant how many groups of 2 make 8.
It is the same for dividing fractions.
2/4 divided by 1/8 simply means how many one-eighths make 2/4.
Number lines make this easy!
Here is a video showing this process:
Here is another video showing a little different way of dividing fractions on a number line by first using a common denominator:
After your students understand the PROCESS of dividing fractions, you can teach them the shortcut: Keep, Switch, Flip
Here are some FREE worksheets in printable or digital format
to get you started:
You may also like these fraction resources from my Amazon Associate store:
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