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Dividing Mixed Numbers

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first mixed number
whole number
numerator
denominator
divide by second mixed number
whole number
numerator
denominator
1. Write the original problem:
1
1
2
÷ 1
1
2
2. Rewrite using improper fractions:
3
2
÷
3
2
3. Multiply the first improper fraction by the reciprocal of the second:
6
6
4. Simplify if possible:
1
These are the steps for dividing mixed numbers.
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