Summary
When can dividing make numbers bigger? When you’re dividing fractions! In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby introduce you to the basics of multiplying and dividing fractions. You’ll find out why you might need to perform these operations, as well as a recap on how to reduce fractions. You’ll also learn how to turn mixed numbers into fractions, and where to find a fraction’s numerators and denominators. Finally, you’ll discover what a multiplicative inverse is and why you’ll need it to divide fractions. Divide and conquer!
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Multiplying and Dividing Fractions:
- What is one new thing you learned about multiplying and dividing fractions?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining multiplying and dividing fractions.
- Draw or give one example of your own.