How do you divide rational mixed numbers?
1 Answer
Apr 3, 2015
First, transform mixed rational numbers into improper fractions (the ones with numerator greater than denominator).
Then perform a division according to general rules of operation on fractions.
For instance, you have to divide
The first number produces
the second number produces
Now we can divide:
The resulting fraction can be reduced and, if it is improper, transformed mixed rational number.