6th grade dividing fractions videos

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In 6th grade (ages 11–12), students learn to divide a fraction by a fraction and explain why multiplying by the reciprocal works. This playlist starts with Math Antics, then steps through Math with Mr. J and Khan Academy examples and word problems. Repeat one worked example with an A–B loop until each step makes sense.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Math Antics - Dividing FractionsMath Antics - Dividing FractionsmathanticsPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Meaning of the reciprocalMeaning of the reciprocalKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Visually dividing whole numbers by unit fractionsVisually dividing whole numbers by unit fractionsKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Visually dividing a fraction by a whole numberVisually dividing a fraction by a whole numberKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  5. 5How to Divide FractionsHow to Divide FractionsMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  6. 6How to Divide a Fraction by a Fraction | Math with Mr. JHow to Divide a Fraction by a Fraction | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Dividing Fractions by Fractions | How to Divide a Fraction by a FractionDividing Fractions by Fractions | How to Divide a Fraction by a FractionMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  8. 8How to Divide Fractions by Fractions | Lesson + PracticeHow to Divide Fractions by Fractions | Lesson + PracticeMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Dividing fractionsDividing fractionsKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Dividing fractions example | Fractions | Pre-Algebra | Khan AcademyDividing fractions example | Fractions | Pre-Algebra | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Dividing fractions example 2 | Fractions | Pre-Algebra | Khan AcademyDividing fractions example 2 | Fractions | Pre-Algebra | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  12. 12How to Divide a Whole Number by a Fraction | Math with Mr. JHow to Divide a Whole Number by a Fraction | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  13. 13How to Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions | Lesson + PracticeHow to Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions | Lesson + PracticeMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Dividing a whole number by a fraction with reciprocalDividing a whole number by a fraction with reciprocalKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Whole number divided by a fraction exampleWhole number divided by a fraction exampleKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  16. 16How to Divide Fractions by Whole Numbers | Lesson + PracticeHow to Divide Fractions by Whole Numbers | Lesson + PracticeMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Dividing mixed numbers and fractions | Fractions | Pre-Algebra | Khan AcademyDividing mixed numbers and fractions | Fractions | Pre-Algebra | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Dividing Mixed Numbers | Step by Step | Math with Mr. JDividing Mixed Numbers | Step by Step | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  19. 19Dividing Fractions in 3 Easy StepsDividing Fractions in 3 Easy StepsMashup MathPlay from here Loop
  20. 20Fraction division in contextFraction division in contextKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Writing fraction division story problemsWriting fraction division story problemsKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Dividing whole numbers and fractions: t-shirts | Fractions | Pre-Algebra | Khan AcademyDividing whole numbers and fractions: t-shirts | Fractions | Pre-Algebra | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  23. 23Dividing fractions and whole number word problemsDividing fractions and whole number word problemsKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  24. 24Area with fraction division exampleArea with fraction division exampleKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  25. 25Multiplying and Dividing Fractions | A Complete Guide | Math with Mr. JMultiplying and Dividing Fractions | A Complete Guide | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop

What should a 6th grader be able to do after this unit?

Divide fractions and mixed numbers, explain what the reciprocal means, check an answer with a picture or by multiplying back, and solve word problems such as how many 3/4-cup servings fit in a container. Grade levels vary by country and school, so use the videos where your child is.

How does RepeatWatch help with fraction division?

Set an A–B loop on one worked example so it replays on its own, and slow it to 0.75× when the teacher flips the second fraction. Save the lesson, the example and the practice part on keys 1–9, and use Stop after N loops to keep sessions short.

Frequently asked questions

Why does keep-change-flip work?

Dividing asks how many groups of the second fraction fit into the first. Multiplying by the reciprocal gives the same answer, and the Khan Academy videos on the meaning of the reciprocal and visual division show why with pictures before the shortcut.

Does this playlist cover dividing mixed numbers?

Yes. Near the end, Math with Mr. J and Khan Academy show how to turn mixed numbers into improper fractions first, then divide. The last videos are word problems and a full review of multiplying and dividing fractions.

Are these videos from official channels?

Yes. They come from the official Math Antics, Math with Mr. J, Mashup Math and Khan Academy channels. Videos play in YouTube’s player, so YouTube may show ads.