Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 6 Unit 1

Dividing Fractions

Lesson 14: Fractional Lengths in Triangles and Prisms

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Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 9	Equations with Fractions: Example 9 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 9 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 9	Equations with Fractions: Example 9 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 9 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 10	Equations with Fractions: Example 10 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 10 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 10	Equations with Fractions: Example 10 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 10 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 10	Equations with Fractions: Example 10 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 10 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 10	Equations with Fractions: Example 10 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 10 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 10	Equations with Fractions: Example 10 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 10 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 11	Equations with Fractions: Example 11 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 11 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 11	Equations with Fractions: Example 11 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 11 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 11	Equations with Fractions: Example 11 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 11 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 11	Equations with Fractions: Example 11 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 11 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 11	Equations with Fractions: Example 11 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 11 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 12	Equations with Fractions: Example 12 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 12 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 12	Equations with Fractions: Example 12 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 12 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 12	Equations with Fractions: Example 12 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 12 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 12	Equations with Fractions: Example 12 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 12 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 12	Equations with Fractions: Example 12 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 12 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 13	Equations with Fractions: Example 13 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 13 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 13	Equations with Fractions: Example 13 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 13 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 13	Equations with Fractions: Example 13 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 13 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 13	Equations with Fractions: Example 13 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 13 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Equations with Fractions: Example 13	Equations with Fractions: Example 13 Topic Equations Description This example illustrates solving Equations with Fractions: Example 13 which involves fractions. These equations can be addressed by first removing the fractions by finding a common denominator and multiplying through. This transforms the equation into a standard linear form that can then be solved by isolating the variable. The specific equation in the image shows the importance of maintaining accuracy in operations, and understanding the process is crucial for advancing in algebra.	Solving Fraction Equations
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Math Examples 10	INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Math Examples--Dividing Fractions This set of tutorials provides 15 examples of how to divide fractions. This is part of a collection of math examples for a variety of math topics. To see the complete collection of these resources, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file. Library of Instructional Resources To see the complete library of Instructional Resources , click on this link.	Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Interactive Math Game--Arithmetic Jeopardy: Fractions	Interactive Math Game--Arithmetic Jeopardy: Fractions Use this Jeopardy-style math game to review fractions. This Jeopardy game has a bank of hundreds of questions for thousands of unique game experiences. This is part of a collection of math games and interactives. To see the complete collection of the games, click on this link. Note: The download is the teacher's guide. Related Resources To see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.	Add and Subtract Fractions
HTML5 Interactive Game: A Tour of Fraction Land	A Tour of Fraction Land Test your fraction skills with this engaging game.	Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Video Tutorial: Fractions, Video 15	Video Tutorial: Fractions, Video 15 Topic Fractions Description This video explains dividing fractions by whole numbers by converting division into multiplication by the reciprocal. Vocabulary includes reciprocals, numerators, and denominators. Applications include sharing pizza equally, dividing shaded grid portions, and calculating cheese portions for sandwiches. This video is a valuable resource for understanding the concept of fractions as it relates to video tutorial: fractions, video 15.	Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Video Tutorial: Fractions, Video 16	Video Tutorial: Fractions, Video 16 Topic Fractions Description This video demonstrates dividing unit fractions by whole numbers, simplifying through multiplication by reciprocals. Vocabulary includes unit fractions, numerators, and denominators. Applications include dividing pizza among people, grid regions, and cheese portions for sandwiches. This video is a valuable resource for understanding the concept of fractions as it relates to video tutorial: fractions, video 16.	Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Video Tutorial: Fractions, Video 17	Video Tutorial: Fractions, Video 17 Topic Fractions Description The video covers dividing whole numbers by unit fractions using reciprocals. Vocabulary includes unit fractions, reciprocals, and denominators. Applications include finding total slices from whole pizzas, determining subdivisions of pattern blocks, and calculating total pizza slices with different divisions. This video is a valuable resource for understanding the concept of fractions as it relates to video tutorial: fractions, video 17.	Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Video Tutorial: Fractions, Video 18	Video Tutorial: Fractions, Video 18 Topic Fractions Description This video focuses on dividing fractions by converting division into multiplication by the reciprocal. Vocabulary includes reciprocals, numerators, and denominators. Applications include splitting pizza portions, determining combinations of pattern blocks, and finding leftovers divided into fractional slices. This video is a valuable resource for understanding the concept of fractions as it relates to video tutorial: fractions, video 18.	Fractions and Mixed Numbers