Division of Mixed Numbers
To divide mixed numbers, change them into improper fractions, invert the
fraction after the division sign, and multiply.
EXAMPLE
Divide 3^34 178 :
SOLUTION
334 178 ¼
15
4
15
8
¼
15
4
8
15
12
¼
15
4
8
15
11
¼
2
1
¼ 2
EXAMPLE
Divide 2^56 413 :
SOLUTION
256 413 ¼
17
6
13
3
¼
17
6
3
13
1
¼
17
6
3
13
2
¼
17
26
70 CHAPTER 4 Fractions: Part 2