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Big Ideas Math: Modeling Real Life, Grade 6

BI

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6. Dividing Whole Numbers

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Exercise 9 Page 85

Multiply both the numerators and the denominators.

B

Practice makes perfect

Recall that dividing fractions is the same as multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. 6/7÷3/5=6/7*5/3When we multiply fractions, we need to remember that the product of two fractions is equal to the product of the numerators divided by the product of the denominators. Let's find the given product!

6/7*5/3

Multiply fractions

6* 5/7* 3

Multiply

30/21

a/b=.a /3./.b /3.

10/7

The quotient is 107. We can also write this fraction as a mixed number.

10/7

Write as a sum

7+3/7

Write as a sum of fractions

7/7+3/7

Calculate quotient

1+3/7

Add terms

1 37

Therefore, the correct option is B.

Subchapter links

Try It p.82-83

Self-Assessment for Concepts & Skills p.83

Self-Assessment for Problem Solving p.84

Review & Refresh p.85

Concepts, Skills, & Problem Solving p.85-86