Dividing mixed numbers
Divide mixed numbers by working with improper fractions.
- Convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions.
- Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second.
- Simplify if needed, then convert an improper answer back to a mixed number.
Example 1
Convert, then divide
Calculate. Give your answer as a mixed number in its simplest form.
Example 2
Simplify the result
Work out the result and simplify fully.
Remember
A mixed number represents the whole number plus its fraction part.
Your turn
Calculate. Give your answer in its simplest form.
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Calculate. Give your answer as a mixed number in its simplest form.
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Calculate. Give your answer in its simplest form.
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Calculate. Give your answer in its simplest form.
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Calculate. Give your answer as a mixed number in its simplest form.
Check answer
Calculate. Give your answer in its simplest form.
Calculate. Give your answer as a mixed number in its simplest form.
Calculate. Give your answer in its simplest form.
Calculate. Give your answer in its simplest form.
Calculate. Give your answer as a mixed number in its simplest form.