IXL | Divide fractions using models

Pick the model that represents this division equation.

Hint: Use the related multiplication equation

Solve the equation. Simplify your answer.

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Pick the model that represents this division equation.

Hint: Use the related multiplication equation

Solve the equation. Simplify your answer.

You want to solve this division equation.

You can write a related multiplication equation.

of the missing number is equal to

This model represents the equation.

Now use the model to help solve the equation. Since 3 tiles represent the quantity

each tile is

So, multiply

and

Therefore, each tile represents the quantity

The missing number is represented by 4 tiles. So, multiply 4 and

Therefore, the missing number is

To find

you multiplied

and

and then multiplied that number and 4. This is the same as multiplying

and

So,

is equal to

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