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Fractions: Multiplying and Dividing

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To see adding, subtracting and equivalencies in fractions, refer to the worksheet link listed below:

Fractions: Adding/Subtracting and Equivalents Basic Fraction Worksheets

Multiplying Fractions Worksheets PDF

Dividing Fractions PDF

A Printable of the Basic Fractions PDF - Fraction Wheels

Learning Fraction Equivalencies PDF - Use a ruler to line up the equivalencies.

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When I was in the 5th and 6th grades, we just accepted "Yours is not to reason why, just invert and multiply." However, prior to moving to a rule like this one, it's important that students understand the concept and why it works. Lots of work with fraction circles and strips will help to solidify the concept.

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