SOLUTION:
3
8
4
9
¼
31
(^82)
41
(^93)
¼
1 1
2 3
¼
1
6
To divide two fractions, invert (turn upside down) the fraction after the
sign and multiply.
EXAMPLE:Divide
9
10
3
5
:
SOLUTION:
9
10
3
5
¼
9
10
5
3
¼
93
(^102)
51
(^31)
¼
3 1
2 1
¼
3
2
¼ 1
1
2
To add mixed numbers, add the fractions, add the whole numbers, and
simplify the answer if necessary.
EXAMPLE:Add 1
5
6
þ 47
8
:
SOLUTION:
1
5
6
¼ 1
20
24
þ 47
8
¼ 4
21
24
5
41
24
¼ 5 þ 117
24
¼ 6
17
24
To subtract mixed numbers, borrow if necessary, subtract the fractions,
and then subtract the whole numbers.
EXAMPLE:Subtract 6
9
10
2
2
3
:
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