Dividing Mixed Numbers

Examples. solutions, videos, and worksheets to help Grade 5 students learn how to divide fractions and mixed numbers.

How to divide mixed numbers?

1. Convert all mixed numbers to improper fractions.
   
2. Change ÷ to ×.
   
3. Flip the divisor.
   
4. Multiply.
   
5. Simplify.

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Divide fractions and mixed numbers
Examples:
4 ÷ 1/4
6/7 ÷ 9/1
1 1/6 ÷ 1/3
2 1/2 ÷ 1 7/8

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Dividing fractions and mixed numbers

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