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It is convenient to convert both mixed fractions into improper fractions (numerator larger than denominator). To divide, multiply using the reciprocal of the divisor.
Example:
To divide 53/5 by 42/3 :
Changing the mixed numbers to improper fractions gives the division
28/5 divided by 14/3
To divide by a fraction, you can invert its values (multiply by the reciprocal), giving
28/5 x 3/14
Multiply the numerators 28 x 3 = 84 and the denominators 5 x 14 = 70
The answer is 84/70 which reduces to 1 14/70 or 1 1/5
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How do you divide a mixed number and a fraction?
You change the mixed number into an inproper fraction.
How do you divide a decimal by a mixed number?
Convert the mixed number to a decimal and proceed.
How do you divide a mixed fraction by a whole number?
Multiply the denominator by the whole number, or divide the numerator by the whole number
How do you change divide whole number into mixed number?
you have to change it into a improper fraction then divide the numerator into the domnator
How to turn a mixed number to a ratio?
To turn a mixed number into a ratio, you must divide each number into a common denominator.
