1. Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Objective:
Learn to divide fractions and mixed numbers.

2. Reciprocals: 1. Reciprocal means to “flip” the fraction. 2
Reciprocals: 1. Reciprocal means to “flip” the fraction. 2. You put the numerator in the denominator’s place and the denominator in the numerator’s place.
Example of Reciprocals:
Find the reciprocal of 4 = 11
2) Find the reciprocal of 3 = 8
3) Find the reciprocal of 1 4
4) Find the reciprocal of 7

3. Steps for dividing fractions:
1. When dividing fractions you have to find the reciprocal of the second fraction Then you change the division sign to a multiplication sign Multiply normally. 4. Convert any improper fractions to mixed numbers. 5. Simplify.
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Example: 5 ÷ 2
15 = 12

4. Examples:

5. When dividing Mixed Numbers:
Re write the mixed numbers as improper fractions.
Find the reciprocal of the second fraction.
Change the ÷ sign to a × sign.
Multiply normally.
Convert the improper fraction back to a mixed number.
Simplify.