Divide Mixed Numbers

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 ½.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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

Back

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

Front

Convert 5 ⅚ to an improper fraction.

Back

5 ⅚ = (5 * 6 + 5) / 6 = 35/6.

Front

What is the first step in dividing mixed numbers?

Back

Convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions.

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How do you divide fractions?

Back

Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the reciprocal of 1 ⅓?

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The reciprocal of 1 ⅓ is 3/4.

Front

Divide: 5 ⅚ ÷ 1 ⅓

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4 3/8.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

Front

Divide: 6 ½ ÷ 1 ½

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4 1/3.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

Front

Divide: 3 ½ ÷ 2 ⅓

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1 1/2.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

Front

Divide: 2 ¼ ÷ 4 ⅕

Back

15/28.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1