Divide fractions worksheets Grade 6

Encourage your kids to explore all our divide fractions worksheets Grade 6 and become experts in fractions division of all kinds, for instance, dividing fractions by whole numbers, estimating quotients when dividing mixed numbers, dividing numbers and unit fractions, finding reciprocals, etc. These fractions division exercises are formulated within reach of all 6^th graders, while some are supported with fun visuals and real-life situations to stimulate kids' eagerness to solve.

We must recall that a fraction is part of a whole, wherein most of the time, there is a need to simplify them to their lowest terms or divide them by whole numbers or by other fractions. To better enhance kids' mastery of the solving process, we will design fun-solving strategies and a step-by-step solution and answer sheet that will help your kids grasp the steps of dividing fractions of all kinds and quickly assess themselves.

It is equally interesting to note our application of fun real-life situations related to dividing fractions, especially in measurements, telling time, recipes, etc.

Division of fractions worksheets with answers Grade 6

While engaging in our division of fractions worksheets with answers Grade 6, it is equally important for kids to find out why and how we divide fractions in math and real life. In our whole numbers division practice, we had earlier learned that division means sharing an item in equal groups or among people. In the same way, our divide fractions worksheets Grade 6 will enable you to realize that fraction division is the process of splitting a fraction into additional equal pieces. For instance, if you have two-fifths of a pizza remaining and divide each slice into two pieces, you will have four slices, equivalent to four-tenths of the entire pizza.

However, when dividing fractions, you'll realize that your kids will have an increased understanding of the nature of numbers and their relationships. Also, mastering fractions division will enhance mastery of related division fractions concepts like L.C.D, G.C.F., Prime factorization, and many more.

Even in real life, we face situations wherein we need to use fractions division skills. For instance, when cooking half or any fraction of a recipe, calculating sale price, allocating income, calculating the number of tables you need at reception, etc.