6th grade dividing fractions videos
Quick answer
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.
Videos in this playlist
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Math Antics - Dividing FractionsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 2
Meaning of the reciprocalKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 3
Visually dividing whole numbers by unit fractionsKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 4
Visually dividing a fraction by a whole numberKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 5
How to Divide FractionsMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 6
How to Divide a Fraction by a Fraction | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 7
Dividing Fractions by Fractions | How to Divide a Fraction by a FractionMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 8
How to Divide Fractions by Fractions | Lesson + PracticeMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 9
Dividing fractionsKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 10
Dividing fractions example | Fractions | Pre-Algebra | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 11
Dividing fractions example 2 | Fractions | Pre-Algebra | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 12
How to Divide a Whole Number by a Fraction | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 13
How to Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions | Lesson + PracticeMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 14
Dividing a whole number by a fraction with reciprocalKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 15
Whole number divided by a fraction exampleKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 16
How to Divide Fractions by Whole Numbers | Lesson + PracticeMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 17
Dividing mixed numbers and fractions | Fractions | Pre-Algebra | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 18
Dividing Mixed Numbers | Step by Step | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 19
Dividing Fractions in 3 Easy StepsMashup MathPlay from here Loop - 20
Fraction division in contextKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 21
Writing fraction division story problemsKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 22
Dividing whole numbers and fractions: t-shirts | Fractions | Pre-Algebra | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 23
Dividing fractions and whole number word problemsKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 24
Area with fraction division exampleKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 25
Multiplying 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.