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Grade 6 Dividing Fractions Practice Test

Build Grade 6 Math skills with five 10-question practice tests on reciprocals, fraction division, mixed numbers, decimals, equations, estimation, and real-world problems.

Dividing Fractions Practice Tests

These Grade 6 Math practice tests help students divide fractions and interpret quotients. Students practice reciprocals, fraction and whole-number division, mixed numbers, decimal connections, equations, estimates, measurement, recipes, portions, and other real-world applications.

Skills covered

  • Identifying the dividend, divisor, quotient, and reciprocal
  • Dividing fractions by fractions and whole numbers
  • Converting mixed numbers to improper fractions
  • Dividing mixed numbers, decimals, and compatible values
  • Interpreting quotients as the number of equal groups
  • Solving equations and checking answers by multiplication
  • Estimating and applying fraction division to measurement, recipes, and portions

How to use these practice tests

Keep the dividend in place, change division to multiplication, and use the reciprocal of the divisor. Convert mixed numbers before calculating, simplify the quotient, and check the result by multiplying the quotient by the divisor. In word problems, explain what the quotient means in the context.

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Grade 6 Dividing Fractions Practice Tests

A 10-question Grade 6 Math practice test on dividing fractions, reciprocals, mixed numbers, whole numbers, decimals, equations, estimation, and real-world applications.

Identify the dividend and divisor, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor, simplify the result, and check it by multiplication.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

A recipe uses 34\frac{3}{4} cup of flour per batch. How many batches can be made with 3 cups?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 44.

  1. Identify the dividend and divisor: Read the division situation carefully and keep the units or labels attached to the quantities.
  2. Use the reciprocal: Find how many 34\frac{3}{4}-cup groups are in 3: 3÷34=43 \div \frac{3}{4} = 4 batches.
  3. Check by multiplication: Multiply the quotient by the divisor to confirm that the dividend is recovered.

Find how many 34\frac{3}{4}-cup groups are in 3: 3÷34=43 \div \frac{3}{4} = 4 batches.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

A 23\frac{2}{3}-yard ribbon is cut into pieces that are each 16\frac{1}{6} yard. How many pieces are made?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 44.

  1. Identify the dividend and divisor: Read the division situation carefully and keep the units or labels attached to the quantities.
  2. Use the reciprocal: 23÷16=23×6=4\frac{2}{3} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{2}{3} \times 6 = 4 pieces.
  3. Check by multiplication: Multiply the quotient by the divisor to confirm that the dividend is recovered.

23÷16=23×6=4\frac{2}{3} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{2}{3} \times 6 = 4 pieces.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

A container has 56\frac{5}{6} pound of rice. How many 112\frac{1}{12}-pound portions can be filled?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 1010.

  1. Identify the dividend and divisor: Read the division situation carefully and keep the units or labels attached to the quantities.
  2. Use the reciprocal: 56÷112=56×12=10\frac{5}{6} \div \frac{1}{12} = \frac{5}{6} \times 12 = 10 portions.
  3. Check by multiplication: Multiply the quotient by the divisor to confirm that the dividend is recovered.

56÷112=56×12=10\frac{5}{6} \div \frac{1}{12} = \frac{5}{6} \times 12 = 10 portions.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

A hiker has 2 12\frac{1}{2} miles left and walks 12\frac{1}{2} mile per section. How many sections remain?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 55.

  1. Identify the dividend and divisor: Read the division situation carefully and keep the units or labels attached to the quantities.
  2. Use the reciprocal: 212÷12=52\frac{1}{2} \div \frac{1}{2} = 5 sections.
  3. Check by multiplication: Multiply the quotient by the divisor to confirm that the dividend is recovered.

212÷12=52\frac{1}{2} \div \frac{1}{2} = 5 sections.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

A tank contains 4 12\frac{1}{2} liters. Each bottle holds 34\frac{3}{4} liter. How many bottles can be filled?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 66.

  1. Identify the dividend and divisor: Read the division situation carefully and keep the units or labels attached to the quantities.
  2. Use the reciprocal: 412÷34=92×43=64\frac{1}{2} \div \frac{3}{4} = \frac{9}{2} \times \frac{4}{3} = 6 bottles.
  3. Check by multiplication: Multiply the quotient by the divisor to confirm that the dividend is recovered.

412÷34=92×43=64\frac{1}{2} \div \frac{3}{4} = \frac{9}{2} \times \frac{4}{3} = 6 bottles.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A 3-kilogram bag is divided into packages of 35\frac{3}{5} kilogram. How many packages are made?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 55.

  1. Identify the dividend and divisor: Read the division situation carefully and keep the units or labels attached to the quantities.
  2. Use the reciprocal: 3÷35=3×53=53 \div \frac{3}{5} = 3 \times \frac{5}{3} = 5 packages.
  3. Check by multiplication: Multiply the quotient by the divisor to confirm that the dividend is recovered.

3÷35=3×53=53 \div \frac{3}{5} = 3 \times \frac{5}{3} = 5 packages.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

A bottle contains 78\frac{7}{8} gallon. If each cup holds 18\frac{1}{8} gallon, how many cups can be filled?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 77.

  1. Identify the dividend and divisor: Read the division situation carefully and keep the units or labels attached to the quantities.
  2. Use the reciprocal: 78÷18=7\frac{7}{8} \div \frac{1}{8} = 7 cups.
  3. Check by multiplication: Multiply the quotient by the divisor to confirm that the dividend is recovered.

78÷18=7\frac{7}{8} \div \frac{1}{8} = 7 cups.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

A task takes 56\frac{5}{6} hour, and each part takes 14\frac{1}{4} hour. How many parts fit into the time?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 3133\frac{1}{3}.

  1. Identify the dividend and divisor: Read the division situation carefully and keep the units or labels attached to the quantities.
  2. Use the reciprocal: 56÷14=56×4=103=313\frac{5}{6} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{5}{6} \times 4 = \frac{10}{3} = 3\frac{1}{3}.
  3. Check by multiplication: Multiply the quotient by the divisor to confirm that the dividend is recovered.

56÷14=56×4=103=313\frac{5}{6} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{5}{6} \times 4 = \frac{10}{3} = 3\frac{1}{3}.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

A pizza has 23\frac{2}{3} of its area left. Each serving is 16\frac{1}{6} of a pizza. How many servings can be made?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 44.

  1. Identify the dividend and divisor: Read the division situation carefully and keep the units or labels attached to the quantities.
  2. Use the reciprocal: 23÷16=4\frac{2}{3} \div \frac{1}{6} = 4 servings.
  3. Check by multiplication: Multiply the quotient by the divisor to confirm that the dividend is recovered.

23÷16=4\frac{2}{3} \div \frac{1}{6} = 4 servings.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

A 3 12\frac{1}{2}-pound package is divided into 12\frac{1}{2}-pound portions. How many portions are made?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 77.

  1. Identify the dividend and divisor: Read the division situation carefully and keep the units or labels attached to the quantities.
  2. Use the reciprocal: 312÷12=73\frac{1}{2} \div \frac{1}{2} = 7 portions.
  3. Check by multiplication: Multiply the quotient by the divisor to confirm that the dividend is recovered.

312÷12=73\frac{1}{2} \div \frac{1}{2} = 7 portions.

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Frequently asked questions about Grade 6 Dividing Fractions

What topics are covered?

The page covers reciprocals, dividing fractions by fractions and whole numbers, mixed numbers, decimals, equations, estimation, checking, and real-world applications.

Why do students use the reciprocal?

Multiplying by the reciprocal changes a fraction-division problem into an equivalent multiplication problem that can be calculated and simplified.

How many questions are on this page?

The page includes five mini tests with 10 questions each, for 50 Grade 6 Dividing Fractions questions in total.