Dividing Mixed Number Fractions
When dividing mixed numbers, change the mixed numbers to improper
fractions, invert the fraction on the right of the
symbol, cancel if possible,
multiply then simplify.
1
1
5
4
5
3
15
7
Ex. 1:
2
1
1
2
3
2
3
2
4
8
8
3
1
9
6
9
1
3
Ex. 2:
4
6
2
2
1
2
6
4
2
Exercise 4
(answers on page 40)
Divide the following mixed numbers. Cancel and simplify when possible.
3
1
1
1
2
9
1.
2.
3.
2
1
3
1
5
1
4
8
2
8
5
10
3
1
4
1
1
5
4.
5.
6.
2
6
8
4
3
5
2
3
6
5
6
7
7.
8.
9.
8
1
3
2
5
4
6
7
8
3
3
1
1
2
1
10.
12.
11.
3
3
2
1
16
13
7
7
2
2
3
6
Fractions Packet
Created by MLC @ 2003 page 22 of 42