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Dividing fractions

Divide a fraction by a fraction using the 'keep-change-flip' method and visual models; interpret and solve word problems involving division of fractions by fractions

Typical age: 11–12 years

“If your child has 3/4 of a litre of juice and each glass holds 3/8 of a litre, can they work out how many glasses they can fill — using fraction division?”

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Multiplying fractions (age 10+)REQUIRED
Dividing fractions uses the reciprocal method which builds on fraction multiplication
Dividing fractions (unit fractions)REQUIRED
Dividing fraction by fraction extends Y5 dividing unit fractions by whole numbers

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