Why Use the Reciprocal When Dividing Fractions?

Sometimes students ask, "Why are we using the reciprocal when dividing fractions?" This website gives you the language you can use and a visual demonstration of why.
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Direct Link: http://www.mathsisfun.com/fractions_division.html

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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Parents
Suggested Technology: Adobe Flash Player
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: dividing fractions, reciprocal, algorithm
Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea
Instructional Design Framework(s): Demonstration
Resource Collection: General Collection

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Type: Teaching Idea