Dividing Mixed Numbers Explained

Why is it important to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions before dividing?

• It is easier to add them later.

• It simplifies the calculation process.

• It is required to get the correct answer.

• It makes the numbers smaller.

What is the first step in dividing mixed numbers?

• Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.

• Simplify the fractions.

• Multiply the fractions.

• Add the fractions.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

What is the reciprocal of 7/3?

• 3/1

• 1/3

• 7/3

• 3/7

What is the result of multiplying 35/4 by 3/7?

• 35/7

• 21/4

• 15/4

• 105/28

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.6

How do you simplify 105/28 to a mixed number?

• Divide 105 by 28 and find the remainder.

• Multiply 105 by 28.

• Add 105 and 28.

• Subtract 28 from 105 repeatedly.

What is the simplified form of 15/4?

• 4 and 3/4

• 4 and 1/4

• 3 and 3/4

• 3 and 1/2

What is the result of dividing 6 and 1/2 by 2 and 1/2?

• 2 and 3/5

• 2 and 1/2

• 2 and 1/5

• 2 and 6/10

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

How do you convert 3/4 divided by 1 and 1/2 to an improper fraction?

• 3/4 divided by 3/2

• 3/4 multiplied by 2/3

• 3/4 divided by 2/3

• 3/4 multiplied by 3/2

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

What is the simplified form of 6/12?

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/4

What is the result of dividing 37/5 by 2?

• 3 and 7/10

• 7 and 3/10

• 3 and 1/2

• 7 and 1/2