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How do you divide mixed fractions by mixed fractions?
make each fraction a improper fraction the flip the second fraction and multiply straight across then simplify
How 2 divide a mixed number by a mixed number?
Change them into improper fractions. Invert the second fraction and multiply them together. Reduce if necessary.
How do you divide a negative mixed fraction by a positive mixed fraction?
It is the same as dividing two positive mixed fractions except that at the end of it all, you put a negative sign in front.
How do you divide a mixed number by a mixed number?
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 division28/5 divided by 14/3To divide by a fraction, you can invert its values (multiply by the reciprocal), giving28/5 x 3/14Multiply the numerators 28 x 3 = 84 and the denominators 5 x 14 = 70The answer is 84/70 which reduces to 1 14/70 or 1 1/5
Why can you not divide fractions?
We deny the premise and maintain that you can divide fractions.
