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Worksheets›Grade 6›Number system›Dividing fractions

Dividing Fractions Worksheets

Free printable worksheets with answer keys. Pick a level, preview the questions, then open the sheet to swap or delete any single question.

Grade 6CCSS 6.NS.A.1Answer key includedPDF · Print
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Easy: Proper fractions and whole numbers, denominators up to 6

  1. 1.23 ÷ 23 =
  2. 2.12 ÷ 15 =
  3. 3.45 ÷ 12 =
  4. 4.15 ÷ 13 =
  5. 5.25 ÷ 45 =
  6. 6.14 ÷ 35 =
Preview shows 6 of 12 questions. Every sheet is new; open it to change any question.

Worksheet variations

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal. Students flip the second fraction, multiply across, then simplify.

Easy45 ÷ 34 =Proper fractions and whole numbers, denominators up to 6Medium13 ÷ 611 =Proper fractions with denominators up to 12Hard278 ÷ 316 =Mixed numbers divided by fractions or mixed numbers

How to solve it: a worked example

Divide. Write each answer in simplest form.

  1. Start12 ÷ 35 =
  2. Multiply by the reciprocal12 × 53 = 56
  3. Simplify56
  4. Answer56

Common mistakes to watch for

  • Flipping the first fraction instead of the second (the divisor).
  • Forgetting to rewrite mixed numbers as improper fractions before dividing.
  • Leaving the answer unsimplified, such as 6/8 instead of 3/4.

Tip: tick “Step-by-step answer key” in the generator to print each step for marking.

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FAQ

Why do we multiply by the reciprocal?

Dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal, because a number times its reciprocal equals 1.

Is every worksheet different?

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Can I mix dividing fractions with other skills?

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