Pre-Algebra Demystified

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