Dividing Mixed Numbers

Dividing mixed numbers is similar to dividing fractions, except that there is an additional step.

To Divide Mixed Numbers

• change the mixed numbers to their equivalent improper fractions,
• follow the steps for dividing fractions, and
• simplify the answer.

EXAMPLE 1

Find .

Solution

EXAMPLE 2

What is ?

Solution

EXAMPLE 3

There are yards of silk in a roll. If it takes yards to make one designer tie, how many ties can be made from the roll?

Solution

The question is: How many ’s fit into . It tells us that we must divide.

So 9 ties can be made from the roll of silk.