Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers Worksheets

These worksheets on the division of fractions and mixed numbers is a key focal point for bringing together a number of mathematical skills. It includes converting between fractions and mixed numbers, finding the largest factor of two numbers to aid with simplifying a fraction, and multiplying fractions to solve the division using the keep-change-flip as the core approach.

You have 9 Sets to choose from:

1. Dividing 2 Integers - introducing keep-change-flip in a simple context
2. Dividing an Integer by a Proper Fraction
3. Dividing a Proper Fraction by an Integer
4. Dividing 2 Proper Fractions
5. Dividing 2 Fractions (Proper and Improper)
6. Dividing a Mixed Number by an Integer
7. Dividing a Mixed Number by a Proper or Improper Fraction
8. Division with 2 Mixed Numbers
9. Word Problems

The Sets differentiated to accommodate various skill levels, allows learners to progress at their own pace and if needed repeat a level with a new set of questions as many times as is needed. Each Set progressively builds upon the skills learned in the previous one.

The key to mastering fraction division is practice and understanding the fundamental concept of reciprocals, which is at the core of the keep-change-flip strategy. The reason why this works is explained in the GUIDE, giving you the opportunity to give meaning to the strategy.

How many worksheets are there in total ?
Virtually unlimited … There are 9 Sets of worksheets, BUT, at the click of a button numbers are randomised, so the questions change, allowing you to create new worksheets at any level for extra practice or revision throughout the year or even give groups of pupils within your class different sets of questions.

When you click on the button you also get a new ‘Example’ at the top of the page, so when explaining the work to be done on a worksheet you could go through multiple examples with your students.

No-Prep Worksheets
These are straightforward no-prep worksheets that require no extra work. Simply CLICK-PRINT AND GO. This makes them ideal to have printed and ready for a replacement teacher if needed.

Answers are automatically generated every time.

Note
These resources work with the official Adobe Acrobat Reader on Windows or Mac computers.