Dividing Fractions Worksheets
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Keep, Change, Flip
Keep the first fraction, Change division to multiplication, and Flip the second fraction.
Find the Reciprocal
To flip a fraction like 2/3, swap the top and bottom to get 3/2.
Only Flip the Second
Always flip the divisor (the second fraction), never the first one.
The Logic of Fraction Division
Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. Our free printable dividing fraction worksheets help students master the "Keep-Change-Flip" (KCF) method.
How to Use KCF
- Keep: Leave the first fraction exactly as it is.
- Change: Turn the division sign (รท) into a multiplication sign (ร).
- Flip: Invert the second fraction (find its reciprocal).
Example: 2/3 รท 3/4
Keep 2/3, Change to ร, Flip to 4/3. Result: 2/3 ร 4/3 = 8/9.
Benefits of Mastery
๐ Reciprocal Mastery
Teaches students the concept of mathematical inverses and reciprocals.
๐ Problem Solving
Helps students understand how many "parts" fit into another "part."
๐ฏ KCF Algorithm
Provides a simple, memorable rule that ensures accuracy in every problem.
๐ Middle School Prep
Lays the groundwork for solving rational equations in 7th and 8th grade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we flip the second fraction?
Division is the inverse of multiplication. Multiplying by the reciprocal is the mathematical definition of division.
What is a reciprocal?
It is a fraction "flipped" upside down. A number times its reciprocal always equals 1 (e.g., 2/3 ร 3/2 = 1).