Common Core · Grade 6
6.NS.A.1
Grade 6 — Divide a fraction by a fraction, and explain why multiplying by the reciprocal works.
The skill that covers it
What a student should be able to do
- Multiply fractions and mixed numbers, simplifying before multiplying.
- Divide fractions using the reciprocal and explain why it works.
- Interpret "of" as multiplication in fraction word problems.
- Predict whether a product will be larger or smaller than the starting number.