Dividing Mixed Numbers and Fractions

This video tutorial from Mumu Math explains how to divide mixed and whole numbers. It provides step-by-step instructions, starting with converting numbers to improper fractions, rewriting the problem as multiplication, and using the reciprocal of the second number. The video includes several example problems to illustrate the process and concludes with a summary of the key points.

What is the first step in dividing mixed and whole numbers?

• Multiply the numerators

• Find the reciprocal of the first number

• Convert them to improper fractions

• Add the numbers

How do you convert a whole number into an improper fraction?

• Place it over one

• Multiply it by 2

• Add one to it

• Subtract one from it

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

What is the next step after converting to improper fractions?

• Add the fractions

• Rewrite the problem as multiplication

• Divide the fractions

• Subtract the fractions

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

What do you do with the second number in the division problem?

• Double it

• Find its reciprocal

• Square it

• Subtract it from the first number

In the example 9/4 divided by 6, what is the result after simplification?

• 1/2

• 6/9

• 9/24

• 3/8

What is the improper fraction form of 1 and 1/3?

• 2/3

• 4/3

• 3/4

• 5/3

How do you simplify 9/24?

• Multiply by 2

• Multiply by 3

• Divide by 3

• Divide by 2

What is the result of 11/2 divided by 2?

• 2/11

• 5/2

• 11/4

• 3/2

How do you convert 11/4 into a mixed number?

• 2 and 1/4

• 2 and 3/4

• 3 and 3/4

• 3 and 1/4

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

What is the final step in solving a division problem with mixed numbers?

• Subtract the fractions

• Add the fractions

• Multiply the result by 2

• Convert the result to a mixed number

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1