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 that over the original denominator. For example, 2 1/3 = (2*3 + 1)/3 = 7/3.

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What is the first step in dividing mixed numbers?

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Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction.

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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What is the process to simplify a fraction?

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Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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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. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What does it mean to simplify your answer?

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To simplify your answer means to reduce it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the result of 4 1/2 ÷ 2?

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The result is 2 1/4.

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If you have 3/4 of a cake and share it equally among 3 people, how much does each person get?

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Each person gets 1/4 of the cake.