Explain what it means to 'flip' a fraction and what the flipped fraction is called.

Flipping a fraction means interchanging the numerator and the denominator. The flipped fraction is called the reciprocal.

Dividing Whole Numbers By Fractions Lesson Plan for Grade 6th Grade

Name: Dividing Whole Numbers by Fractions
Author: Insta~Lesson

I can divide whole numbers by fractions using models and equations.

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When dividing a whole number by a fraction, you can use the 'keep, switch, flip' method, which is also known as multiplying by the reciprocal.
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To rewrite a whole number as a fraction, put the whole number over 1, then you can multiply straight across.
3
When you get an improper fraction as an answer, you need to convert it to a mixed number to get your final answer.