Dividing by a fraction tells us how many smaller parts make up a whole number or another fraction. Bar models can help visualise the process of dividing by a fraction. We can also use the 'invert and ...

In this math lesson, students learn multiple ways to add fractions and about bar modeling. In this lesson, students learn multiple ways to add fractions and how bar modeling simplifies word problems.

Size of an interval on a number line Example: fractions on a number line Each of these shapes have been split into two equal parts. Each part is a half. Half is shaded orange and half is unshaded.