Dividing Mixed Numbers

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the reciprocal of a number?

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The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number. For example, the reciprocal of 2 is 1/2.

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How do you divide mixed numbers?

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Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction, and simplify.

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What is the first step in dividing mixed numbers?

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Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4.

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How do you convert an improper fraction back to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator.

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What is the result of dividing 3 1/2 by 1 1/4?

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The result is 2 1/8.

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What is the result of dividing 2 3/5 by 1 1/2?

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The result is 1 1/3.