Dividing Mixed Numbers: Step-by-Step Guide

This video tutorial explains how to divide mixed numbers by first converting them into improper fractions. The process involves converting each mixed number, simplifying the fractions, and then dividing by using the reciprocal of the second fraction. The final result is converted back into a mixed number. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide with examples to ensure understanding.

What is the first step in dividing mixed numbers?

• Convert them to improper fractions

• Multiply the mixed numbers

• Subtract the fractions

• Add the whole numbers

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

• 10/3

• 1/3

• 9/3

• 3/10

How do you convert 2 and 3/5 into an improper fraction?

• Divide the whole number by the denominator

• Subtract the numerator from the whole number

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator

• Add the whole number and the numerator

What is the simplified form of the improper fraction 10/3?

• 9/3

• 10/3

• 3/10

• 1/3

What is the simplified form of the improper fraction 13/5?

• 10/5

• 3/5

• 13/5

• 5/13

How do you divide two fractions?

• Add the fractions

• Subtract the fractions

• Multiply the fractions directly

• Multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction

What is the reciprocal of 13/5?

• 5/13

• 5/3

• 13/5

• 3/5

What is the result of multiplying 10/3 by 5/13?

• 50/39

• 10/13

• 13/50

• 3/5

How do you convert 50/39 into a mixed number?

• 39 and 11/50

• 50 and 1/39

• 11 and 1/39

• 1 and 11/39

What is the final mixed number result of dividing 3 and 1/3 by 2 and 3/5?

• 50/39

• 2 and 3/5

• 3 and 1/3

• 1 and 11/39